Renovation of an elderly care / assisted living facility in Meridian, Mississippi. Completed plans call for the renovation of a elderly care / assisted living facility.

The work generally consists of interior remediation of existing restrooms and associated spaces to provide handicapped accessibility for clients and exterior improvements to provide an accessible route to front door. The above general outline of features of the work does not in any way limit the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all work and furnish all improvements, labor, equipment and materials required by the specifications and the drawings referred to therein. Contract time shall be 90 consecutive calendar days from the effective date shown in the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages will be assessed in the amount of $250 for each consecutive calendar day thereafter as provided in the General and Special Conditions. Special Damages: In addition to the amount provided for liquidated damages ($250 per calendar day), expenses and other losses, Contractor, in event of such default shall pay to the Owner. Bidder must be qualified under Mississippi Law and show current Certificate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors establishing his classification as to the value and type of construction on which he is authorized to bid. Each paper BID must be submitted in a sealed envelope with the following information plainly marked on the outside or face of the envelope: (1) Addressed to: Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors at Lauderdale County Government Center, 612 22nd Avenue South, Meridian, MS 39301; (2) For: Frances W. Davidson Memorial Homeless Shelter; (3) Bid of: Name of Person or Firm submitting the BID; (4) Permanent address of the Bidder, Post Office Box Number or Street address and the City and State of the BIDDER; (5) Certification: Certificate of Responsibility Number as issued by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 30 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should there be reasons why the contract cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the Owner and Bidder. Each Bidder must deposit with his proposal, a Bid Bond or Certified Check in an amount equal to five percent of his bid, payable to the Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors, as bid security. Minority and women's business enterprises are solicited to bid on this contract as prime contractors are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities, equipment, material and / or supply needs. The Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities therein.