10536-20250211104711 Brandon

The City of Brandon, Mississippi is seeking sealed bids for the NRCS Erosion Control Project at Richland Creek Stonebridge, a municipal infrastructure improvement initiative focusing on embankment stabilization and drainage enhancements. The procurement is a public works construction project requiring specialized qualifications in highway/street/bridge construction, municipal/public works construction, or excavation/grading/drainage. Bidders must possess a Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors for bids exceeding $50,000 and submit a 5% bid bond or certified check with their proposal. Sealed bids are due by 10:00 a.m. local time on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, and can be submitted electronically through www.centralbidding.com or physically at the City Clerk's Office in Brandon. The contract period is 60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for delays. Bid documents are available through Central Bidding or can be picked up at no charge from the Neel-Schaffer office in Brandon, with the engineering firm Neel-Schaffer, Inc. managing the project under Project Manager Chad Edwards.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but does include a reciprocal preference law for non-resident bidders. Successful bidders must provide 100% performance and payment bonds, indicating a robust financial qualification requirement. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation, the project's infrastructure nature and erosion control specifications suggest a significant municipal investment. The project will involve comprehensive drainage improvements and embankment stabilization, likely requiring sophisticated engineering and construction capabilities. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and there are no explicit references to existing infrastructure integration requirements. Interested contractors should carefully review the complete bid documentation to understand the full scope of work, technical specifications, and compliance requirements for this municipal infrastructure project.