Pre-Bid Conference: Date & Time: 9/10/2026 11:00:00 AM Description: A bid fair will be held in person at Century Construction Group - Tupelo Office, 705 Robert E Lee Drive Tupelo, MS 38801 from 11:00 a.m. CST to 1:00 p.m. CST. Lunch will be provided. Con

The Lee County Board of Supervisors is soliciting bids for Project 2024502, the Lee County Adult Detention Center – Phase II, located in Tupelo, Mississippi. This construction project is divided into several specialized building bid packages, including cast-in-place and precast concrete, masonry, structural steel, miscellaneous metals, roofing, general works, detention and security equipment, laundry and food service equipment, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services. A pre-bid conference and bidder fair is scheduled for September 10, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST at the Century Construction Group Tupelo Office. Bidders must adhere to strict submission requirements, including a 5% bid bond or certified check as proposal security, with bids remaining firm for 45 days. Successful bidders are required to provide a 100% performance-payment bond from a Mississippi-authorized surety within ten days of award notification. For any bids exceeding $50,000, contractors must provide a Mississippi Certificate of Responsibility. The solicitation features five distinct bid opening dates between October 8 and October 13, 2026, at various locations in Tupelo, depending on the specific bid package being submitted. Detailed instructions for bid preparation are contained within Section 00 21 13 of the Project Manual, and all inquiries should be directed to Elizabeth Johnson.