Prevailing wage rates in Marshall County, Mississippi

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Marshall County, Mississippi (2026), from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Updated monthly.

Davis-Bacon rates (construction)

Minimum pay for laborers and mechanics on federal and federally funded construction over $2,000 in Marshall County, Mississippi.

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination MS20260033, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Roofer, Includes Shake & Shingle Roofs$12.00$0.00$12.00
Plumber$14.62$0.00$14.62
Painter$11.00$0.00$11.00
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$10.92$0.00$10.92
Laborer: Common Or General$8.50$0.00$8.50
Electrician$12.50$0.00$12.50
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$9.87$0.00$9.87
Carpenter, Incuding Drywall Hanging And Form Work$10.19$0.00$10.19
Bricklayer$12.82$0.00$12.82

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination MS20260054, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Power Equipment Operator: Forklift$35.50$14.55$50.05
Power Equipment Operator: Crane$35.50$14.55$50.05
Ironworker, Reinforcing$31.00$17.77$48.77
Pipefitter$30.41$11.47$41.88
Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct Installation)$34.95$18.22$53.17
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$14.47$0.41$14.88
Tile Setter$18.00$0.00$18.00
Roofer$16.93$0.00$16.93
Plumber$17.16$1.20$18.36
Painter (Brush And Roller)$16.00$0.00$16.00
Operator: Bulldozer$15.14$1.03$16.17
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$31.50$4.25$35.75
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$16.00$1.28$17.28
Laborer: Common Or General$12.00$0.00$12.00
Ironworker, Structural$18.96$0.00$18.96
Electrician$19.62$2.82$22.44
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$16.92$0.00$16.92
Carpenter$20.77$0.00$20.77
Bricklayer$20.29$0.00$20.29

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination MS20260062, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$32.90$11.10$44.00
Truck Driver: Dump Truck, Includes Water Sewer Lines$16.03$0.95$16.98
Operator: Crane$22.41$4.66$27.07
Operator: Bulldozer$18.85$1.18$20.03
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$16.63$1.37$18.00
Laborer: Pipelayer, Includes Water Sewer Lines$12.75$0.00$12.75
Laborer: Common Or General, Includes Water Sewer Lines$14.29$0.00$14.29
Ironworker, Structural$19.00$0.00$19.00
Ironworker, Reinforcing$20.63$0.00$20.63
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$15.36$0.00$15.36
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$16.45$0.00$16.45

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination MS20260001, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Welder (Dredge Under 16"")...........................$ 19.67 0.00 Welder (Dredge 16"" And Over)........................$ 19.67 0.00 Truck Driver (Dredge 16"" And Over)..................$ 19.67 0.00 Third Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" And Over)......$ 19.67 0.00 Shoreman (Dredge 16"" And Over)......................$ 19.67 0.00 Second Cook (Hydraulic Dredging)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Second Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" And Over).....$ 19.67 0.00 Operator (Marsh Buggy Dragline)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Oiler (Marsh Buggy Dragline)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Oiler (Dredge Under 16"")............................$ 19.67 0.00 Oiler (Dredge 16"" And Over).........................$ 19.67 0.00 Leverman (Dredge Under 16"").........................$ 19.67 0.00 Leverman (Dredge 16"" And Over)......................$ 19.67 0.00 Janitor, Cabin Person (Hydraulic Dredging)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Handyman (Hydraulic Dredging)$19.67$0.00$19.67
First Cook (Hydraulic Dredging)$19.67$0.00$19.67
First Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" And Over)......$ 19.67 0.00 Fireman (Dredge 16"" And Over).......................$ 19.67 0.00 Dredge Tender Operator (Dredge Under 16"")...........$ 19.67 0.00 Dredge Tender Operator (Dredge 16"" And Over)........$ 19.67 0.00 Dozer Operator$19.67$0.00$19.67
Derrick Operator$19.67$0.00$19.67

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination MS20260002, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Drivers: Over 1 1/2 Tons$18.84$0.00$18.84
Truck Drivers: 1 1/2 Tons Or Less$18.84$0.00$18.84
Power Equipment Operators: Piledriver Opertor, Mechanic (Heavy Equipment), Cranes, Derricks, Draglines, Welder, Power Shovels & Backhoes, Mixer (Concrete, 21 Cu. Ft. & Over), Asphalt Plant Operator, Trenching Machine (Over 18"")..............$ 20.14 0.13 Power Equipment Operators: Oiler, Pump, Greaser, Tractor (Farm Type Including Disc, Plow Or Roller)$18.84$0.13$18.97
Power Equipment Operators: Fireman (Heavy Construction), Piledriver, Leadsman, Winchman$18.84$0.13$18.97
Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer (Finisher, Push Cat & On Barges), Motor Patrol Finisher, Scraper & Like Equipment, Front End Loader, Backhoe (Tractor Mounted) Asphalt Finisher Or Spreading Machine, Well Point System Operator, Self Propelled Loader (Conveyor Type)$18.84$0.13$18.97
Operator, Asphalt Distributor, Asphalt Roller, Bulldozer (Rough, Including Disc, Plow, Or Roller), Motor Patrol (Haul Roads), Trenching Machine (18"" & Under), Self-Propelled Roller (Except Asphalt, End Dump Equipment (Off Highway), Mixer (Concrete Up To 21 Cu. Ft.), Bottom Dump Euclids (& Like Equipment).$ 18.84 0.13 Laborers: Unskilled$18.84$0.00$18.84
Laborers: Revetment & Dikes$18.84$0.00$18.84
Laborers: Chain Saw Operator Or Filer$18.84$0.00$18.84
Laborers: Air Tool Operator$18.84$0.00$18.84
Carpenter$18.84$0.00$18.84

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination MS20260003, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Self-Propelled Hopper Dredge, Drag Tender$25.20$8.96$34.16

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination MS20260138, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver: Semi/Trailer Truck$15.22$0.00$15.22
Truck Driver: Dump Truck (All Types)$13.08$0.00$13.08
Truck Driver: Water Truck$14.49$0.00$14.49
Truck Driver: Mechanic$13.00$0.00$13.00
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$12.43$0.00$12.43
Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck$13.00$0.00$13.00
Piledriverman$12.50$1.23$13.73
Operator: Tractor$10.78$0.00$10.78
Operator: Scraper$12.25$0.00$12.25
Operator: Roller (All Types)$13.07$0.00$13.07
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$11.78$0.00$11.78
Operator: Oiler$9.50$0.00$9.50
Operator: Milling Machine$16.20$0.00$16.20
Operator: Mechanic$20.92$0.00$20.92
Operator: Loader$13.54$0.00$13.54
Operator: Grader/Blade$15.00$0.00$15.00
Operator: Crane$19.97$0.00$19.97
Operator: Bulldozer$14.21$0.00$14.21
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$12.82$0.00$12.82
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$11.64$0.00$11.64
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$14.76$0.00$14.76
Operator: Asphalt Spreader$14.71$0.00$14.71
Laborer: Laborer-Cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper$10.25$0.00$10.25
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.93$0.00$12.93
Laborer: Luteman$12.88$0.00$12.88
Laborer: Landscape$8.73$0.00$8.73
Laborer: Flagger$9.59$0.00$9.59
Laborer: Common Or General, Including Asphalt Raking, Shoveling, Spreading; Concrete Work; Grade Checking; And Mason Tending - Cement/Concrete$10.88$0.00$10.88
Ironworker, Reinforcing$15.57$0.00$15.57
Installer - Guardrail$12.00$0.00$12.00
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Truck Driver (Line Striping Truck)$18.39$0.00$18.39
Fence Erector (Barbed Wire, Wood, Silt)$9.04$0.90$9.94
Electrician$23.78$7.38$31.16
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$12.85$0.39$13.24
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$13.75$0.39$14.14

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Marshall County, Mississippi: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Arkansas Counties of Crittenden

Wage determination 2015-4673, revision 33, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.54
01111General Clerk I$15.16
07010Baker$16.56
07130Food Service Worker$13.19
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.80
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.39
11090Gardener$23.42
11150Janitor$15.66
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.55
11240Maid or Houseman$15.21
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$44.32
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$46.96
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.27
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.71
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.15
23470Laborer$19.00
27101Guard I$16.88
27102Guard II$18.89
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.45
31361Truckdriver, Light$23.76
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.54
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.80
01013Accounting Clerk III$23.27
01020Administrative Assistant$31.53
01035Court Reporter$20.75
01041Customer Service Representative I$17.19
01042Customer Service Representative II$18.77
01043Customer Service Representative III$21.07
01051Data Entry Operator I$18.18
01052Data Entry Operator II$19.84
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$25.52
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.74
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.74
01111General Clerk I$15.16
01112General Clerk II$16.54
01113General Clerk III$18.56
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.13
01141Messenger Courier$18.90
01191Order Clerk I$17.96
01192Order Clerk II$19.60
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.68
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.90
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.31
01270Production Control Clerk$26.29
01290Rental Clerk$17.99
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.55
01311Secretary I$18.55
01312Secretary II$20.75
01313Secretary III$23.13
01320Service Order Dispatcher$22.81
01410Supply Technician$31.53
01420Survey Worker$19.59
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$16.60
01531Travel Clerk I$20.17
01532Travel Clerk II$21.48
01533Travel Clerk III$23.56
01611Word Processor I$16.53
01612Word Processor II$18.55
01613Word Processor III$20.75
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$24.39
05010Automotive Electrician$22.79
05040Automotive Glass Installer$21.29
05070Automotive Worker$21.29
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$18.21
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$24.27
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$21.29
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$24.27
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.69
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.74
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$21.29
05310Painter, Automotive$22.79
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$21.29
05370Tire Repairer$17.48
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$24.27
07010Baker$16.56
07041Cook I$15.95
07042Cook II$18.65
07070Dishwasher$14.28
07130Food Service Worker$13.19
07210Meat Cutter$17.91
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.80
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$23.31
09040Furniture Handler$12.82
09080Furniture Refinisher$20.31
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$15.67
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$18.48
09130Upholsterer$21.26
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.39
11060Elevator Operator$15.66
11090Gardener$23.42
11122Housekeeping Aide$15.66
11150Janitor$15.66
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.55
11240Maid or Houseman$15.21
11260Pruner$16.55
11270Tractor Operator$21.46
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.55
11360Window Cleaner$17.07
12010Ambulance Driver$19.36
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$25.49
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$32.21
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$30.12
12020Dental Assistant$23.17
12025Dental Hygienist$38.19
12030EKG Technician$31.88
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$31.88
12040Emergency Medical Technician$19.36
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$22.79
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$25.49
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$28.43
12100Medical Assistant$18.87
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$30.77
12160Medical Record Clerk$24.32
12190Medical Record Technician$27.20
12195Medical Transcriptionist$21.63
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$40.61
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.27
12222Nursing Assistant II$14.92
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.28
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.27
12235Optical Dispenser$22.89
12236Optical Technician$21.62
12250Pharmacy Technician$20.82
12280Phlebotomist$18.98
12305Radiologic Technologist$31.88
12311Registered Nurse I$26.47
12312Registered Nurse II$32.37
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.37
12314Registered Nurse III$39.18
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.18
12316Registered Nurse IV$46.96
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$31.58
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$24.17
13011Exhibits Specialist I$22.11
13012Exhibits Specialist II$27.39
13013Exhibits Specialist III$33.51
13041Illustrator I$23.07
13042Illustrator II$28.58
13043Illustrator III$34.96
13047Librarian$31.65
13050Library Aide/Clerk$17.78
13058Library Technician$17.50
13061Media Specialist I$20.62
13062Media Specialist II$23.07
13063Media Specialist III$25.73
13071Photographer I$18.51
13072Photographer II$20.71
13073Photographer III$25.65
13074Photographer IV$31.38
13075Photographer V$37.98
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$22.32
13110Video Teleconference Technician$23.18
14041Computer Operator I$21.91
14042Computer Operator II$24.51
14043Computer Operator III$27.31
14044Computer Operator IV$30.35
14045Computer Operator V$33.62
14071Computer Programmer I$25.60
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$21.91
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$30.35
14170System Support Specialist$33.62
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.37
15060Educational Technologist$35.15
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.38
15080Graphic Artist$28.37
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.38
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.38
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.38
15090Technical Instructor$24.47
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$29.93
15110Test Proctor$19.75
15120Tutor$19.75
16010Assembler$16.54
16030Counter Attendant$16.54
16040Dry Cleaner$18.92
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$16.54
16090Presser, Hand$16.54
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$16.54
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$16.54
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$16.54
16190Sewing Machine Operator$19.71
16220Tailor$20.50
16250Washer, Machine$17.34
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$23.22
19040Tool And Die Maker$29.21
21020Forklift Operator$21.41
21030Material Coordinator$26.29
21040Material Expediter$26.29
21050Material Handling Laborer$19.00
21071Order Filler$17.92
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$21.41
21110Shipping Packer$22.02
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$22.02
21140Store Worker I$15.75
21150Stock Clerk$19.53
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$21.41
21410Warehouse Specialist$21.41
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$46.96
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$36.04
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$44.32
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$46.96
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$49.81
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$30.47
23050Aircraft, Painter$41.61
23060Aircraft Servicer$36.04
23080Aircraft Worker$38.88
23110Appliance Mechanic$23.40
23120Bicycle Repairer$22.71
23125Cable Splicer$40.90
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$24.34
23140Carpet Layer$26.56
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.27
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.71
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$29.66
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$31.59
23260Fabric Worker$24.62
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$27.01
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$22.71
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$32.26
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$24.20
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.15
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$44.32
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$36.04
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$38.88
23391Gunsmith I$22.71
23392Gunsmith II$26.56
23393Gunsmith III$30.27
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$30.13
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$25.90
23460Instrument Mechanic$23.87
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$28.42
23470Laborer$19.00
23510Locksmith$23.28
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$31.04
23550Machinist, Maintenance$28.47
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$20.02
23591Metrology Technician I$23.87
23592Metrology Technician II$25.30
23593Metrology Technician III$26.82
23640Millwright$29.36
23710Office Appliance Repairer$21.06
23760Painter, Maintenance$21.07
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$30.06
23810Plumber, Maintenance$28.22
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$30.27
23850Rigger$30.27
23870Scale Mechanic$26.56
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$24.77
23910Small Engine Mechanic$22.57
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$30.37
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$32.18
23950Telephone Lineman$30.60
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$23.37
23965Well Driller$29.67
23970Woodcraft Worker$30.27
23980Woodworker$22.71
24550Case Manager$19.49
24570Child Care Attendant$13.88
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.32
24610Chore Aide$14.86
24630Homemaker$19.49
25010Boiler Tender$33.50
25040Sewage Plant Operator$26.18
25070Stationary Engineer$33.50
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$22.92
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$26.18
27004Alarm Monitor$25.10
27007Baggage Inspector$16.88
27008Corrections Officer$26.16
27010Court Security Officer$28.38
27030Detection Dog Handler$18.89
27040Detention Officer$26.16
27070Firefighter$30.60
27101Guard I$16.88
27102Guard II$18.89
27131Police Officer I$32.64
27132Police Officer II$36.26
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$17.10
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$18.66
28043Carnival Worker$13.19
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$19.25
28310Lifeguard$13.10
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$21.53
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.72
28515Recreation Specialist$26.67
28630Sports Official$17.15
28690Swimming Pool Operator$21.82
29010Blocker And Bracer$29.91
29020Hatch Tender$29.91
29030Line Handler$29.91
29041Stevedore I$27.72
29042Stevedore II$32.01
30021Archeological Technician I$20.39
30022Archeological Technician II$22.81
30023Archeological Technician III$28.25
30030Cartographic Technician$28.25
30040Civil Engineering Technician$28.84
30051Cryogenic Technician I$31.29
30052Cryogenic Technician II$34.56
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.39
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$22.81
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$25.43
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$31.29
30081Engineering Technician I$17.48
30082Engineering Technician II$19.62
30083Engineering Technician III$21.95
30084Engineering Technician IV$27.19
30085Engineering Technician V$33.25
30086Engineering Technician VI$40.23
30090Environmental Technician$24.94
30095Evidence Control Specialist$28.25
30210Laboratory Technician$27.11
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$28.68
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$31.68
30240Mathematical Technician$28.25
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.61
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$29.24
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$35.77
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$43.27
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$34.56
30390Photo-Optics Technician$28.25
30395Radiation Control Technician$34.56
30461Technical Writer I$29.46
30462Technical Writer II$36.03
30463Technical Writer III$43.61
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$29.57
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$35.78
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$42.89
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$29.57
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$29.57
30501Weather Forecaster I$31.29
30502Weather Forecaster II$38.06
30621Weather Observer, Senior$28.25
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$17.03
31030Bus Driver$24.65
31043Driver Courier$21.76
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.45
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.46
31310Taxi Driver$12.06
31361Truckdriver, Light$23.76
31362Truckdriver, Medium$25.75
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$30.32
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$30.32
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$14.02
99050Desk Clerk$14.55
99095Embalmer$24.26
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.78
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$19.40
99260Marketing Analyst$34.42
99310Mortician$24.26
99410Pest Controller$20.67
99510Photofinishing Worker$16.31
99710Recycling Laborer$22.67
99711Recycling Specialist$27.72
99730Refuse Collector$21.11
99810Sales Clerk$15.67
99820School Crossing Guard$17.02
99830Survey Party Chief$29.95
99831Surveying Aide$19.64
99832Surveying Technician$26.87
99840Vending Machine Attendant$18.36
99841Vending Machine Repairer$23.42
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$18.36

Always price from the wage determination attached to the solicitation (and any amendment): it is the one that applies to that contract. Rates shown are copied from the public SAM.gov documents; check the official document before you bid.