15-20250513140300 Meridian

The City of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the Grand Avenue Bridge Replacement Project, identified by Project No. ERBR-38-320(02). The procurement opportunity is specifically for a comprehensive bridge replacement initiative, with bids being accepted until 10:00 AM on Friday, June 20, 2025, at City Hall Purchasing, 601 23rd Avenue. Interested bidders can obtain bid specifications by contacting Brandon Bridges, Purchasing Agent, at 601-485-1940 or by downloading documents from Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com) or Ph Bidding (www.phbidding.com) websites. The project requires detailed engineering and construction capabilities for bridge replacement, with bidders expected to demonstrate technical expertise, construction management skills, and compliance with municipal infrastructure standards. Bid documents will be published on May 21, 2025, and May 28, 2025, providing potential contractors sufficient time to prepare comprehensive proposals. The city has reserved the right to reject any or all bids and will select the proposal deemed most advantageous to the municipality.

The procurement emphasizes a strong commitment to equal opportunity and non-discrimination, ensuring that minority business enterprises will have full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination based on race, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, bridge replacement projects typically represent significant municipal infrastructure investments. The City of Meridian is an equal opportunity employer, which suggests potential preference or set-aside considerations for disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) or local contractors. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are mentioned in the current documentation. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive technical capabilities, financial stability, and a proven track record in municipal infrastructure projects, particularly bridge replacement and reconstruction. Interested contractors should carefully review all bidding requirements and ensure full compliance with the city's procurement guidelines and technical specifications.