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This is an addendum to a competitive sealed bid procurement issued by the City of Meridian, Mississippi for the South WWTP (Wastewater Treatment Plant) Improvements - Phase 1A project, designated as Bid #23-16. Addendum Number 1, issued on May 22, 2023, notifies interested parties that the Advertisement for Bid is being withdrawn and the project will be readvertised. The original bid submission deadline was scheduled for 11:00 AM on Friday, June 2, 2023, at City Hall Purchasing located at 601 23rd Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi 39301. A pre-bid meeting and site walk-through were previously conducted on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 1:30 PM at the South WWTP location to allow prospective bidders to familiarize themselves with the project scope and facility conditions.

The procurement documents do not specify a precise budget range or contract award value. The City of Meridian has affirmed its commitment to equal opportunity procurement and stated that full opportunity will be afforded to minority business enterprises to submit bids, though no specific disadvantaged business enterprise set-asides or percentages are articulated in the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award the contract to the proposal deemed most advantageous to the municipality. Potential bidders are advised to contact the City of Meridian's Purchasing Department for additional details regarding the specific scope of work and technical requirements for this infrastructure improvement project.