Pre-Bid Conference for University Oxford Airport Terminal Building Project

The contract pertains to a Pre-Bid Conference scheduled for October 2, 2025, at the University Oxford Airport Terminal Building in Oxford, Mississippi, for the University Oxford Airport Terminal Building Project. The purpose of this conference is to provide potential bidders with essential project details, clarify bidding procedures, and address any questions prior to the bid submission deadline. The solicitation, identified by number 3170033904, was posted on September 18, 2025, with a response deadline set for October 23, 2025. The project falls within the NAICS code 441110, indicating a focus on airport terminal construction or related services, and is managed by the Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program, a state-level organization supporting procurement activities. The project involves significant construction work, with an estimated contract size ranging from one to five million dollars. The scope includes the development or renovation of the airport terminal facility, with detailed bidding instructions emphasizing compliance with Mississippi licensing and bonding requirements. Bidders are encouraged to include minority and women-owned businesses in their proposals. The contract will likely require performance and payment bonds, and bid security of at least 5% of the bid amount is mandated. The overall goal is to ensure a transparent, competitive bidding process that adheres to state regulations, with the potential for rejection of any bids not meeting specified criteria. The comprehensive bidding process aims to facilitate a successful project completion, with the pre-bid conference serving as a critical step in aligning all prospective contractors with project expectations and requirements.