24-20260715083848 FOREST.pdf
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This is an Advertisement for Bid issued by the City of Forest, Mississippi, for a general contract to furnish all labor and materials for the Highway 80 and Fountain Road Sewer Improvements project. The project scope includes video inspection of sewer lines, CIPP lining, manhole inspection and rehabilitation, and all associated work required for completion as specified in the contract documents. Sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk at City Hall, 120 S Davis Street, Forest, MS 39074, until 10:00 a.m. local time on August 14, 2026, at which point bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The contract term is One Hundred Twenty (120) consecutive calendar days with liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for any work extending beyond this period. Bidding documents are available for examination at the City of Forest offices and at Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, LLC, 101 Highpointe Court, Suite B, Brandon, MS 39042.
Bidders must obtain copies of the bidding documents from Benchmark Engineering at a cost of $150 per set, which is non-refundable, and must be qualified under Mississippi State Law with a Certificate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors. Bid security in the amount of 5% of the bid amount must accompany each proposal. Proposals must be submitted in duplicate, sealed, and deposited with the City Clerk prior to the deadline, with the Certificate of Responsibility number and Mississippi Contractors License number written on the outside of the sealed envelope. Contractors may not withdraw proposals within sixty days after the opening date. The City of Forest reserves the right to waive irregularities, accept any bid deemed in the city's best interest, or reject any or all bids. Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprises are solicited to bid as prime contractors and subcontractors. The advertisement was published on July 15, 2026, and July 22, 2026.
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Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, LLC Section 00100 https://ecpdd-my.sharepoint.com/personal/lcooksey_ecpdd_org/Documents/WP Data/Miscellaneous/SCRC/SEID 2025/Forest/00100
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SECTION 00100
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID
Separate written sealed BIDS for a General Contract for the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction of:
HIGHWAY 80 AND FOUNTAIN ROAD SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
will be received by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the CITY OF FOREST herein after called the OWNER at the office of the:
CITY CLERK, CITY OF FOREST, FOREST CITY HALL
120 S DAVIS STREET
FOREST, MS 39074
Until 10:00am local time on August 14, 2026, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud for supplying all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for completion of the Highway 80 and Fountain Road Sewer Improvements Project.
Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi State Law and show Certificate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors.
Project includes but is not limited to the video inspection of sewer lines, CIPP lining, manhole inspection and rehab and all other associated work required to complete the project as shown and specified in the plans and contract documents.
The DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations:
1. City of Forest, 120 S Davis Street, Forest, MS. 39074 2 Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, LLC, 101 Highpointe Court, Suite B, Brandon, MS 39042
Copies of the BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be obtained at BENCHMARK ENGINEERING upon payment of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150) per set – none of which is refundable. No partial documents will be issued.
Bid Security in the amount of 5% of the bid must accompany each bid in accordance with the INTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS. Attorneys-in-fact who sign Bid Bonds, Payment Bonds or Performance Bonds must file with each bond a certified and effective dated copy of their Power of Attorney.
Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprises are solicited to bid on this contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities, equipment, material and/or supply needs.
The City of Forest is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and hereby notifies all bidders 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, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual preference, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status in consideration for an award.
Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, LLC Section 00100 https://ecpdd-my.sharepoint.com/personal/lcooksey_ecpdd_org/Documents/WP Data/Miscellaneous/SCRC/SEID 2025/Forest/00100
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No prospective CONTRACTOR may withdraw his proposal within SIXTY (60) DAYS after the actual date of the opening thereof.
Each bidder shall write the Certificate of Responsibility number and Mississippi Contractors License number on the outside of the sealed envelope containing his proposal. Proposals shall be submitted in duplicate, sealed, and deposited with the City Clerk prior to the hour and date designated above.
The CITY OF FOREST reserves the right to waive any information or irregularities, to accept any bid deemed to be in the best interest of the City, or to reject any or all bids.
The Contract Time is One Hundred Twenty (120) consecutive calendar days with liquidated damages being One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) per calendar day thereafter.
_________________________, Nancy Chambers, Mayor
Advertise: July 15, 2026 July 22, 2026
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