Prebid Meeting for Prospective Prime Bidders October 14, 2025

The contract involves the construction of a new athletic hitting facility and tennis courts at Kent Kirkland Field in Picayune, Mississippi, with a scheduled pre-bid meeting on October 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the school district office. Bidders are required to submit sealed lump sum bids by October 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., accompanied by a bid security of 5% of their bid amount in the form of a certified check or bid bond. The project scope includes installing a pre-manufactured metal building for the hitting facility, constructing new tennis courts with lighting and fencing, and related site improvements such as sidewalks and drainage infrastructure. The successful contractor must begin work upon receiving the Notice to Proceed and complete it by May 1, 2026. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to postpone award decisions for up to 90 days. The bidding process emphasizes compliance with licensing, bonding, and insurance requirements, with the contractor responsible for providing performance and payment bonds and meeting all legal and regulatory standards. Bids can be submitted physically or electronically via a designated website, with proposals to be in duplicate on official forms. The contract does not specify detailed evaluation criteria beyond responsiveness, responsibility, and price, with awards made to the lowest qualified bidder. Administrative contacts include the superintendent of the school district and the architect, Dale Bailey Architects, with bid documents available for purchase online. Overall, the contract emphasizes strict adherence to bid procedures, project deadlines, and legal compliance, with limited references to federal or state-specific clauses beyond general requirements.