Board authorizes notice to bidders for demolition of Barquette Road cement plant

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors authorized staff to publish a notice to bidders for demolition and site-abatement work at the former cement plant on Barquette Road.

What the board authorized

Staff asked for authority to publish the notice to bidders once the demolition bid package is complete; the board approved the request to publish advertising for bids so the county can obtain competitive pricing for demolition and abatement work. Staff said the demolition work completed to date had removed much of the facility’s exterior skin but that two metal buildings on-site would not be demolished as part of this package.

Why it matters

The project will remove a large industrial structure from county property and requires competitive procurement. Bids are intended to attract contractors who can safely remove concrete silos and related structures and provide a cost-effective approach to site remediation.

Key details and board direction

- The bid package is not yet complete; staff brought the request to authorize publication of the notice so advertising can proceed when the documents are finalized.

- Staff noted the site still contains significant concrete and that the county does not plan to take down two metal buildings included in the larger facility; county staff discussed options for reuse or relocation of remaining metal structures.

- The board authorized publishing the notice to bidders and instructed staff to pursue wide advertising to ensure competitive bids.

Action recorded

Motion to publish notice to bidders for the cement-plant demolition (moved and seconded) carried by voice vote.

Next steps

Staff will finalize the bid package and publish the notice; procurement will accept bids and return to the board for award recommendations.