13431-20240829154623 Brandon

The City of Brandon, Mississippi is seeking sealed bids for the Cornerstone/Grants Ferry Parkway Waterline Extension project, a comprehensive infrastructure development initiative involving the installation of 11,150 linear feet of 12" C-900 waterline. The project encompasses multiple technical components including clearing, grubbing, grading, water distribution infrastructure, erosion control, and surface restoration of gravel areas. Bids are due by 10:00 am on October 3, 2024, with a public bid opening and reading scheduled immediately thereafter. The procurement is specifically for a general contract that will require complete labor and material provisions for the waterline extension. The project has a defined contract timeline of 180 consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for delays beyond the specified completion period. All bidders must submit a 5% bid security with their proposal, and the project will be funded through the state's Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund (DWSIRLF), which mandates compliance with American Iron and Steel requirements.

The procurement explicitly encourages participation from Minority and Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE), both as prime contractors and subcontractors. Bidders are required to take affirmative steps to utilize disadvantaged business enterprises in the project's execution. The City of Brandon reserves significant discretionary powers in the procurement process, including the ability to waive informalities, accept bids deemed most advantageous to the city, or reject any or all submissions. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the project's scope and infrastructure nature suggest a significant capital investment. The procurement is subject to applicable sections of the Mississippi Code, indicating rigorous legal and procedural standards for vendor selection and project implementation. Potential bidders should carefully review all project specifications and understand the comprehensive technical and administrative requirements for successful proposal submission.