13217-20240517072925 Union Const

The Town of Union, Mississippi is soliciting separate sealed bids for the blasting and painting of the interior and exterior of a 250,000-gallon elevated water tank and related improvements. The project specifications and contract documents can be obtained from the consulting engineer's office, Fontaine Engineering, LLC, for a non-refundable deposit of $200 per set. Bids will be received until 10:00 am local time on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at the Town of Union offices. The contract time is 120 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $300 per day for delays. Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi law and have a current Certificate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors. Each bid must be accompanied by a 5% bid bond or certified check as bid security, and the successful bidder will be required to provide 100% payment and performance bonds.

The project is expected to be funded in whole or in part by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure (MCWI) grant program. The Town of Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages participation by minority and women's business enterprises. No further details are provided regarding incumbent vendors, current contractors, or budget ranges.