1402-20250820155124 Flowood

The City of Flowood, Mississippi, located in Pike County, is seeking bids for a Term Bid Asphalt Paving & Related Items contract scheduled to run from September 1st, 2025, through March 31st, 2026. The procurement solicits qualified contractors to furnish labor, materials, and equipment for cold milling of bituminous pavement, bituminous base and surface courses on city-owned streets, parking lots, and other pavement surfaces. Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 AM on Friday, September 19th, 2025, through either paper submission to the City Clerk or electronically via Central Bidding's website. Bidders are required to maintain their proposal pricing for 60 days after the bid opening, and the contract will be evaluated based on unit pricing, required pay items, quantity, and contractor availability. Contract documents and specifications can be obtained from Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, LLC for a non-refundable fee of $100 per set or downloaded from Central Bidding. The City of Flowood reserves the right to waive informalities or reject any or all bids, with the solicitation being published in the Rankin County News on Wednesday, August 20th, and Wednesday, August 27th, 2025.

The bid documents do not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While no incumbent vendors are directly mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified asphalt paving and infrastructure repair contractors capable of meeting the city's specifications. The contract's intent is to establish unit pricing for emergency and infrastructure repair work, suggesting potential ongoing opportunities for the successful bidder. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the term-based nature of the contract implies potential for multiple projects and recurring work throughout the six-month period. Interested contractors should carefully review the complete bid documentation from Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, LLC to understand the full scope of requirements, technical specifications, and potential project opportunities within the City of Flowood's infrastructure maintenance program.