13431-20250211084319 Brandon

The City of Brandon, located in Rankin County, Mississippi, is seeking bids for a federal aid infrastructure project involving the construction of a new shared-use path along Grants Ferry Parkway. The project, identified by Federal Aid Project No. STP-0013-00(055) LPA-109422/701000, requires the development of a 10-foot wide, 1.5-mile path along the south side of Grants Ferry Parkway, stretching from State Highway 471 to Cornerstone Drive. The procurement will include comprehensive path construction and associated retaining wall installation. Bid submissions are due no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on March 14th, 2025, and must be submitted to the City Clerk's Office at 1000 Municipal Drive in Brandon, Mississippi. Bidders are required to provide a 5% bid security through a Cashier's check, Certified Check, or Bidder's Bond, and the successful contractor will need to furnish 100% Performance and Payment bonds. Contract documents are available for a non-refundable fee of $150 from Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, LLC.

The contract is subject to federal funding regulations, including predetermined minimum wage rates under the Work Hours Act of 1962 and specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Women-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) requirements. Electronic bid submissions are permitted through Central Bidding's online platform (www.centralbidding.com), which provides additional accessibility for potential contractors. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the federal aid designation and infrastructure scope suggest a significant project investment. The procurement appears open to qualified construction firms with experience in municipal infrastructure and shared-use path development, with a particular emphasis on meeting federal contracting guidelines. Contractors will need to demonstrate capability in path construction, retaining wall installation, and compliance with federal transportation project standards.