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Claiborne County, Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for an Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Project No. C211 located at Gordon Station Road. The project involves comprehensive slope stabilization, slope grading, and loose riprap installation, adhering to Mississippi Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration guidelines. Sealed bids will be received until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Chancery Clerk's office in Port Gibson, with a public bid opening scheduled for 10:00 a.m. the same day. Bidders must purchase project documents from IMS Engineers for a non-refundable fee of $100.00 per set, with potential contact persons Tommy Avant and George Ford. The entire project must be completed within 60 calendar days from the contract start date, with liquidated damages of $200 assessed per consecutive calendar day beyond the approved deadline.

Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi Law and possess a current Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors. The project is funded through the National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and supplemental funds from Claiborne County, requiring all contractors to comply with NRCS grantee requirements. Bid submissions must include duplicate bid forms and Bid Security in the form of a certified check or acceptable Bid Bond equaling at least five percent of the Base Bid amount. Bids cannot be withdrawn for sixty days following the closing time, and the Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any and all bids. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project involves infrastructure improvements with funding from federal and county sources, suggesting a substantial investment in watershed protection and road infrastructure stabilization.