147-20250707120235 Richland

The City of Richland, Mississippi is seeking competitive bids for the Squirrel Branch Bank Stabilization Phase II project, a municipal infrastructure development initiative funded through the MCWI Grant No. 237-2-SW-5.6. The procurement involves construction services specifically focused on shaping and installing rip rap in an existing drainage ditch and replacing two pedestrian bridges. Interested contractors must submit electronic bids through www.engserviceplans.com by August 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time, with a public bid opening immediately following the submission deadline. Bidding documents can be electronically viewed, purchased, and submitted through the designated website, with printed copies available from Engineering Service in Richland, MS for a non-refundable deposit. The project is subject to applicable sections of the Mississippi Code and MCWI Program Regulations, with specific Uniform Guidance provisions required under Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds guidelines.

The City of Richland is committed to promoting diversity in its procurement process, specifically soliciting bids from minority and women's business enterprises (MBE/WBE) and encouraging them to submit prime contractor bids and explore subcontracting opportunities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the city aims to create inclusive contracting opportunities. The project will be funded wholly or partially through anticipated ARPA Mississippi Municipal and County Water Infrastructure Grant funds, though specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed in the procurement documentation. The contract applies to Tate County, with the primary project location being Richland City Hall at 380 Scarborough Street. While no incumbent vendors were mentioned, potential bidders should be prepared to comply with municipal infrastructure development protocols and demonstrate capacity to complete the bank stabilization and pedestrian bridge replacement work within the specified project parameters.