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Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, LLC Section 00100

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SECTION 00100

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

Notice is hereby given that competitive sealed BIDS for a General Contract for the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction of:

Laurelwood Storm Drain Rehab will be received by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the CITY OF FLOWOOD herein called the OWNER at the office of the:

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF FLOWOOD, FLOWOOD CITY HALL

2101 AIRPORT ROAD, SUITE A

FLOWOOD, MS 39232

Until 10:00am local time on July 24th, 2026, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The project scope is to make certain improvements to the existing storm drainage pipe system in the Laurelwood Subdivision drainage area. The work required will include but not be limited to: CIPP of existing storm drain, erosion control, and all other work required as shown on the Construction Plans and in the Contract Documents and Specifications. The total Contract Time will be 120 consecutive calendar days with liquidated damages at $500.00 per consecutive calendar day thereafter.

Copies of the PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS & CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of BENCHMARK ENGINEERING & SURVEYING, LLC located at 660 Katherine Dr, Suite 301, Flowood, MS 39232 upon payment of One-Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150) per set – none of which is refundable.

Official Drawings and Specifications are also available for downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com. For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central

Bidding at 225-810-4814. Hard copies of the Plans, Specifications and Contract documents may be obtained via request to office@benchmarkms.net for a cost of $150, none of which is refundable.

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 Flowood 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.

http://www.centralbidding.com/ mailto:office@benchmarkms.net

Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, LLC Section 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 Clerk prior to the hour and date designated above.

The City of Flowood reserves the right to waive any information or irregularities, to accept any bid deemed to be in the best interest of the County, or to reject any or all bids.

Award will be made to lowest and best bidder as determined by the Owner.

BY ORDER OF CITY OF FLOWOOD, MS THIS THE 15th Day of June, 2026.

Kathy Smith

By: Mayor

Published: Rankin County News June 24th, 2026 July 1st, 2026

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