Pre-Bid Conference at 3207 Iowa Blvd, Vicksburg, MS October 30, 2025

The project involves constructing a new engineered steel shop building measuring 150 feet by 60 feet at 3207 Iowa Blvd, Vicksburg, Mississippi, for the Vicksburg Bridge Commission of Warren County. Bids are due by November 11, 2025, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for October 30, 2025, at the project site. The scope includes site preparation, gravel parking, and full installation of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire sprinkler systems. The estimated contract value ranges from $500,000 to $1,500,000. Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi law, holding a valid Certificate of Responsibility, and submit bid security equal to 5% of their bid amount via bid bond or certified check. The successful contractor will be required to furnish 100% performance and payment bonds and proof of insurance before commencing work. The procurement process is governed primarily by Mississippi state statutes and local policies, with no explicit federal FAR clauses incorporated. The award will be made to the most advantageous bid considering price, responsibility, responsiveness, and compliance with state law, including reciprocal preference provisions for non-resident bidders. Bids can be submitted either in sealed envelopes or electronically through the Central Bidding portal, with instructions and contact information provided for both methods. The Vicksburg Bridge Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive minor informalities, and award the contract to the most responsible and responsive proposer deemed most advantageous. Supporting documents, including plans and specifications, are available for inspection at the Warren County Purchasing Department and online, but no specific delivery or inspection location, detailed evaluation criteria, or contractual clauses beyond bonding and licensing requirements are explicitly outlined in the available documentation.