12135-20240417094823 MIZE CONSTRUCT.docx

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Mize until 10:00 a.m., local time, on the 16th day of May, 2024 for 2022 CDBG Lagoon Improvements Project. A pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at the Town of Mize, 109 N. Oak St., Mize, MS 39116.

The project includes Repairing the existing discharge, installing a disinfection basin, aeration, electrical, and widening the lagoon levee roadway. The Contract Time will be One Hundred Fifty (150) consecutive calendar days, and the liquidated damages will be $450 per consecutive calendar day thereafter.

Plans, contract documents and proposal forms are on file for public inspection in the office of the Town of Mize, 109 N. Oak St., Mize, MS 39116, and in the office of the Engineer, WGK, Inc., 204 W. Leake St., Clinton, MS 39056 (601) 925-4444). All documents required for bidding purposes, including specifications and plans, may be downloaded under QuestCDN Project #9076854 at www.questcdn.com for a non-refundable charge of $22. Contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership, viewing or downloading this digital project information.

This project is covered by HUD Section 3 requirements as set forth in 24 CFR 75 of the federal regulations. In order to comply with these requirements, Section 3 Business Concerns are solicited to bid on this contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities to Section 3 Business Concerns. Preference may be given to a certified Section 3 Business located near the project area as noted in the Section 3 Clause of these specifications.

The Town hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this notice, disadvantaged, and women's business enterprises will be afforded the full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi State Law and show a Certificate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors.

Bids will be accepted at the Town of Mize until 10:00 am, May 16, 2024, at which time they will be opened and read aloud. Bids shall be mailed to or delivered to the Town of Mize, 109 N. Oak St., Mize, MS 39116. Bids shall be submitted in duplicate and sealed. All bids shall be clearly marked “2022 CDBG Lagoon Improvements” with the date and time of the bid opening on the outside of the sealed envelope. Each bidder shall write his Certificate of Responsibility number and Mississippi License number on the outside of the sealed envelope containing his bid.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a Certified Check on a solvent bank or a Bidder’s Bond issued by a Surety Company licensed to operate in the State of Mississippi, in the amount of five percent of his bid, payable to the Town of Mize, MS as bid security. The successful Bidder will be required to execute a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100 percent of the Contract, issued by a Surety company licensed to operate in the State of Mississippi. Bidders shall submit a current financial statement if requested by the City. Attorneys-in-fact who sign Payment Bonds must file with each bond a certified and effective dated copy of their Power of Attorney.

No Bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) days after date of actual bid opening, without Owner’s consent.

The Town of Mize furthers its support of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity for all individuals.

The Town of Mize, Mississippi reserves the right to waive any formalities or to reject any or all bids received.