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The City of Bruce, Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for the City Square Sidewalk & ADA Improvements project (CDBG PROJECT NO. 1201-24-132-PF-01), a construction and infrastructure improvement procurement funded in part by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) resources. Bids will be received at the office of the Mayor, located at 100 Public Square, Bruce, MS 38915, until February 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The project scope encompasses sidewalk improvements and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility upgrades within the city square area. Contract documents, including bid forms, bonds, agreements, general conditions, drawings, and specifications, are available for examination through Willis Engineering, Inc. in Grenada, MS and at Plan House Printing locations in Tupelo, Hattiesburg, and Gulfport, as well as through the digital platform www.weiplanroom.com, which requires plan holder registration with a valid email address. Bidders may submit bids in paper or electronic format through the website, with technical support available from Plan House Printing at (662) 407-0193. The successful bidder must comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, all applicable CDBG regulations, and the Davis-Bacon Act, ensuring all laborers and mechanics receive prevailing wage rates as determined by the Department of Labor for the project locality. The City of Bruce reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may hold bids for up to 60 days from the opening date for review and investigation of bidder qualifications prior to contract award.

The City of Bruce actively encourages minority-owned and woman-owned business enterprises (MBEs/WBEs) to submit bids as prime contractors and to inquire about subcontracting opportunities, reflecting a commitment to inclusive procurement practices. The City of Bruce is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate in contract awards based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legally protected status. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the procurement documentation. The project incorporates existing city infrastructure related to the public square, requiring bidders to design and execute improvements that integrate seamlessly with current sidewalk and public access systems. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation; however, interested contractors should review the detailed project specifications and drawings available through Willis Engineering and the plan room website to assess project scope and associated costs. Contractors must demonstrate capacity to comply with federal prevailing wage requirements and CDBG regulations prior to award.