Opportunity
Mississippi Procurement Portal #3170036305
Jackson County, MS solicits construction of Fairbanks Morse Defense Center of Excellence 3 (46,000 sf facility)
Posted
July 23, 2026
Respond By
August 11, 2026
Identifier
3170036305
NAICS
236210
Jackson County, Mississippi is seeking bids for the construction of the Fairbanks Morse Defense Center of Excellence 3. - Government Buyer: - Board of Supervisors of Jackson County, Mississippi (MPTAP) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Construction of a new pre-engineered metal building, approximately 46,000 square feet - Facility will include production space for large-scale ship propellers, office areas, and related site improvements - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contract period is 540 consecutive calendar days - Liquidated damages of $500 per day for late completion - Compliance with Mississippi's Certificate of Responsibility for bids over $50,000 - Both paper and electronic bid submissions accepted; electronic bids require registration and a bid bond - Minority and woman business enterprises are encouraged to participate - Resident contractors receive preference under Mississippi law
Description
This solicitation is for the construction of a new pre-engineered metal building of roughly 46,000 square feet to house the production of large-scale ship propellers along with office space and associated site improvements. The project is managed by the Board of Supervisors of Jackson County, Mississippi. Sealed bids are to be received by August 11, 2026, and will be opened and read aloud at 1:00 p.m. at the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room in Pascagoula, MS. The contract time is 540 consecutive calendar days with liquidated damages of $500 per day thereafter.