Master Electrician Services

Location:	Mississippi
Posted:	Sep 2, 2026
Due:	Oct 5, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Mississippi
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	3373-27-R-IFBD-00003
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INVITATION FOR BIDS

IFB 2026-9 RFx Number: 3160008229

Issue Date:

September 2, 2026

CLOSING DATE and TIME:

Bids must be received by:

October 05, 2026, AT 4:30 p.m. CST

Ellisville State School

Administration Building 1

1101 Highway 11 South

Ellisville, Mississippi 39437

BID COORDINATOR:

Armendia Pierce

Telephone: (601) 477-5615

E-mail: Armendia.Pierce@ess.ms.gov

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Section 1 – Background, Authority, and Purpose

Ellisville State School (hereinafter “Agency”) has issued this invitation for the purpose of soliciting sealed bids

from qualified vendors to provide Master Electrician Services. The Agency would like assistance in providing

qualified and experienced Electrical Services for the Main Campus, located at 1101 Highway 11 South, Ellisville,

MS 39437, and its adjoining employee housing (across HWY 11).

The Agency requires ongoing Electrical Services that will include but are not limited to, overhead distribution,

system maintenance, street lighting, electrical distribution equipment maintenance, (up to 1,200 amps), motor

wiring, control system maintenance associated with large HVAC systems up to 120 tons, sewage treatment

equipment maintenance, control systems, telephone wiring, generators up to 400Kv, phone systems,

commercial laundry equipment maintenance, and the repair of small equipment. Especially important is the

knowledge of the maintenance and service of fire alarm systems. Minor systems involved include 120V

secondary systems and the repair of the electrical portion of commercial refrigeration equipment. 811 locating

duties. Other duties as assigned relating to Electrical Services.

Section 2 – Timeline

IFB Issue Date

Optional Pre-Bid Conference

September 2, 2026

September 17, 2026, 10:00 AM, CST

Deadline for Submission of Written Questions from

Bidders

Anticipated Posting of

Summary of the Pre-Bid Conference/Question and

Answers Amendment to the Solicitation

Bid Package Submission Deadline

September 17, 2026, 4:30 PM, CST

September 18, 2026, 4:30 PM, CST

October 5, 2026, 4:30 PM, CST

Bid Opening

October 6, 2026, 10:00 AM, CST

Anticipated Date of the

Notice of Intent to Award

Anticipated

Reconsideration of the Intent to Award

Anticipated Contract Start

October 9, 2026, 10:00 AM, CST

October 16, 2026, 4:30 PM, CST

January 7, 2027

Section 3 – Questions or Requests for Clarification

3.1 Please email all questions to Armendia Pierce at armendia.pierce@ess.ms.gov.

3.2 The agency will not be bound by any verbal or written information that is not contained within this IFB unless

formally noticed and issued by the contact person as an IFB amendment. Bidders are cautioned that any

statements made by agency personnel that materially change any portion of the bid document shall not be

relied upon unless subsequently ratified by a formal written amendment to the bid document.

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3.3 All vendor communications regarding this IFB must be directed to the Bid Coordinator/Procurement Officer.

Any questions or requests for clarification must be submitted in writing. Unauthorized contact regarding the

IFB with other employees of the agency may result in the vendor being disqualified, and the vendor may

also be suspended or disbarred from doing business in the State.

3.4 Pre-Bid Conference (optional):

An optional pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at the Ellisville State

School Maintenance Conference Room. Any party interested in responding to the solicitation is urged to attend.

The purpose of the pre-bid conference is to allow potential offerors an opportunity to present questions to staff and

obtain clarification of the requirements of the solicitation document.

3.5 Acknowledgement of Amendments: Should an amendment to the IFB be issued, it will be posted on the

Mississippi Contract/Procurement Opportunity Search Portal website and the agency's website in a manner

that all bidders will be able to view. Further, bidders must acknowledge receipt of any amendment to the

solicitation by signing and returning the amendment with the bid package, by identifying the amendment

number and date in the space provided for this purpose on the bid form, or by letter. The acknowledgment

should be received by the agency by the time, date, and at the place specified for receipt of bids. It is the

bidder’s sole responsibility to monitor the websites for any updates or amendments to the IFB.

3.6 Cancellation of Solicitation or Rejection of Individual Bids

At ESS’s sole discretion, an IFB may be canceled or any or all responses to the solicitation may be rejected, in whole

or in part, when ESS determines that it is in the Agency’s best interest to do so.

3.7 Contract Rights

Contract rights do not vest in any party until a contract is legally executed. The Agency is under no obligation to

award a contract following issuance of this solicitation

3.10 Property Rights

Property rights do not inure to any Bidder until such time as services have been provided under a legally executed

contract. No party responding to this IFB has a legitimate claim of entitlement to be awarded a contract or to the

provision of work thereunder. The Ellisville State School is under no obligation to award a contract and may terminate

a legally executed contract at any time.

Section 4 – Scope of Work

The Awarded Contractor shall perform and complete in a timely and satisfactory manner the

services described in Attachment J, captioned Scope of Work, which is attached hereto and made

a part hereof by reference.

4.1.1 State Furnished Property/Services: The Agency shall provide use of large equipment, when

necessary, such as use of a Bucket Truck, Scaffolding, and other equipment.

4.1.2

Contractor-Furnished Property: The Awarded Contractor shall furnish its workers with a suitable

vehicle equipped with tools necessary to perform tasks as indicated in “Scope of Work”, and all

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The vehicle must be clearly marked with the name and phone

number of the Awarded Contractor.

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4.1.3 Location of Work: The work is to be performed, completed, and managed at the following

location(s): Ellisville State School, Main Campus, located at 1101 Highway 11 South, Ellisville, MS

39437 and its adjoining Employee Housing.

4.2 The Awarded Contractor shall:

4.2.1 Assign a Contractor Account Representative to work directly with the Contracting Agency

Representative.

4.2.2

Ensure all Awarded Contractor’s personnel are well-groomed and in uniform or have visible

identification at all times. Uniforms and/or dress code shall be inclusive of, but not limited to, neat

and clean company uniforms with visible company logo appropriately and easily identifiable.

Awarded Contractor’s identification badges as well as personal identification of the individual

employee shall be worn and clearly visible while on state property. Awarded Contractor’s personnel

may be required to provide photographic identification for inspection upon entering state facilities.

4.2.3 All state facilities are non-smoking; the Awarded Contractor and its personnel must adhere to this

requirement. The use of tobacco products is prohibited, except within designated smoking areas.

4.2.4 It is illegal to have in one’s possession any illegal drug or alcoholic beverage while on state property.

4.2.5 The Awarded Contractor’s employees should refrain from using foul, abusive, or profane language

on state property.

4.2.6 The Contracting Agency reserves the right to inspect and search all Awarded Contractor’s personnel

and/or vehicles anytime while on facility grounds.

4.2.7 Contractors are required to sign-in and sign-out at most state facilities. Security provisions for all

state facilities must be strictly observed.

4.2.8

Be responsible for all damages and shall be held responsible for replacing or repairing any damage

due to negligence on the part of the Awarded Contractor or Awarded Contractor’s personnel to any

person(s) and/or property. The Awarded Contractor shall replace and repair any damage to any

building or property, including but not limited to the replacement of any cracked or broken concrete

(sidewalks, curbs, etc.) caused by on-site activities. The Contracting Agency may withhold payment

or make such deductions as deemed necessary to ensure reimbursement or replacement for loss or

damage to property.

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4.2.9

Exercise precautions at all times for the protection of people (including employees) and property.

The Awarded Contractor shall make such investigations to enable them to fully understand the

facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending the execution of the work on-site. The project shall

always be properly supervised and adequately manned by an experienced crew of an appropriate

size. All work shall be accomplished by skilled workers familiar with and trained to do this type of

work. Workers shall be qualified to operate and/or use the equipment necessary to accomplish this

work. The Awarded Contractor shall be responsible for the supervision and direction of the work

performed by its personnel. The Awarded Contractor shall be responsible for instructing its

personnel in all safety measures. All equipment used by the Awarded Contractor shall be maintained

in safe operating condition at all times and be free from defects or wear that may in any way

constitute a hazard to any person or persons on state property. All incidents involving the Contracting

Agency’s property or personnel shall be reported to the designated agency contact immediately

upon occurrence.

4.2.10 Abide by all State and/or agency policies, procedures, ordinances, and/or laws pertaining to the

Contracting Agency’s operation at all times, including but not limited to the items listed above.

Deviations from these policies by the Contractor or its personnel will not be tolerated and will be

considered grounds for contract termination.

4.2.11 Perform all services provided in the contract between the bidder/Vendor and the Contracting Agency

in accordance with customary and reasonable industry standards as well as in strict conformance to

all laws, statutes, and ordinances and the applicable rules, regulations, methods and procedures of

all government boards, bureaus, offices, and other agents. The Contractor shall be responsible for

the complete performance of all work; for the methods, means, and equipment used; and for

furnishing all materials, tools, apparatus, and property of every description used in connection

therewith. No statement within this IFB shall negate compliance with any applicable governing

regulation. The absence of detail specifications or the omission of detail description shall be

recognized as meaning that only the best commercial practices are to prevail, and that only first

quality materials and workmanship are to be used.

4.3 The Awarded Contractor shall also:

4.3.1 Administer and maintain all employment and payroll records, payroll processing, and payment of

payroll checks and taxes, including the deductions required by state, federal, and local laws such as

social security and withholding taxes for their business and employees;

4.3.2 Make all unemployment compensation contributions as required by federal and state law(s) and

process claims as required for their business and employees;

4.3.3 Perform a background check and/or drug screening prior to placement at the Agency, verify and/or

provide the results; and,

4.3.4 Replace immediately, at no additional expense to the Contracting Agency, any employee performing

unsatisfactorily.

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Smart Number	3373-27-R-IFBD-00003	Advertised Date	09/02/2026 9:00 AM
RFx #	3160008229	Submission Date	10/05/2026 4:30 PM
RFx Status	Open	Major Procurement Category	PERSONNEL SERVICES NON-IT
RFx Opening Date	10/06/2026 10:00 AM	Sub Procurement Category	PERSONNEL SERVICE - NON-TECHNOLOGY
RFx Type	Invitation for Bid
Agency	ELLISVILLE STATE SCHOOL
RFx Description	MASTER ELECTRICIAN SERVICES WITH ONGOING ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE, MOTOR WIRING, REPAIRING ELECTRICAL PORTIONS OF FIRE ALARMS, HVAC UNITS, PHONE SYSTEMS, COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY UNITS, SEWAGE TREATMENT EQUIPMENT, COMMERICAL REFRIGERATION E

Name	ARMENDIA PIERCE	Email	ARMENDIAPIERCE@GMAIL.COM
Phone		Fax

PRODUCT CATEGORY	PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
93652	Serv GenEqMainLuggag