Pre-Bid Meeting at McMaster & Associates, Inc December 16, 2025

The solicitation issued by the Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program concerns a construction project under the USDA Emergency Watershed Protection Program, specifically focused on erosion control in Yazoo County, Mississippi. This project requires bidders to submit sealed proposals by January 8, 2026, with a mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025, at McMaster & Associates in Madison, MS. The contract entails a fixed-price construction agreement, with a 90-calendar-day performance period following award. Key prerequisites for bidders include possession of a Mississippi Certificate of Responsibility and a valid contractor’s license, adherence to Mississippi contractor bonding requirements with a bid security of 5%, and 100% performance and payment bonds. Bidders must ensure compliance with disadvantaged and women-owned business participation policies, although no formal socioeconomic certifications are required. The bidding and evaluation process is based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach with emphasis on qualification and price; no explicit weighting or rating system is provided. Submission guidelines require bids to be delivered in sealed envelopes clearly marked with project details, contractor credentials, and the solicitation number, or electronically via the Central Bidding platform. The solicitation lacks standard FAR clauses and federal administrative details, instead reflecting state-level procurement regulations and administrative practices. The contract administration points to Yazoo County's Board of Supervisors as the receiving and overseeing authority, though no specific contracting officer or payment office is designated. Detailed plans and contract documents are available for purchase or download from a specified online source, but no attachments or formalized sections on inspection, packaging, or invoicing protocols are included. Overall, the solicitation demands state-compliant licensing, bonding, and a firm deadline compliance within a clearly defined project scope under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program.