147-20251208084339 Richland

The City of Richland, Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of Fire Station #2 Addition, a comprehensive project located at 152 Brandon Avenue. The procurement involves a base bid for a 2,418 square foot addition with an entry patio and tower, accompanied by three optional alternates: Alternate #1 for a 684 square foot turn-out room addition with grilling patio, Alternate #2 for replacing two existing automated overhead bay doors with new roll-up style doors, and Alternate #3 for removing brick veneer from the new addition. Bidders must hold a current Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors and submit proposals in duplicate with bid security equal to five percent of the bid amount. An optional pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for December 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the project site. Sealed bids must be received by 10:00 AM local time on January 16, 2026, with a contract time of 210 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed effective date.

The City of Richland is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively solicits bids from minority and women's business enterprises for both prime contractor and subcontracting opportunities. Bidders cannot withdraw their proposals within 60 days after the opening date, and the City reserves the right to reject any and all bids while waiving informalities. The successful bidder will be required to furnish Payment and Performance Bonds, each covering 100 percent of the contract amount. Liquidated damages will be assessed at the actual costs incurred for each day beyond the specified contract time. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, bidders must be prepared to provide comprehensive construction services for the fire station addition. The contract documents and drawings can be obtained from Ainsworth Canizaro Design Concepts, PA, with costs to be covered by the contractor. Potential bidders should carefully review all requirements and prepare comprehensive proposals that meet the City of Richland's specific construction needs.