15-20250805152650 Meridian

The City of Meridian, Mississippi has issued an Advertisement for Bids for the West Meridian Trunk Line Phase 2-B Rehabilitation project, funded through a CDBG - PF Grant #1200-23-258-PF01. The procurement involves cured-in-place pipe lining of approximately 2,187 linear feet of 24-inch diameter gravity sewer main and rehabilitation of 8 manholes. Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi Law and possess a current Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors. Sealed bids will be received until 11:00 am local time on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at City Hall Purchasing Department. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2025, at 1:30 PM in the Public Works Conference Room, located at 311 27th Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi. The contract time to Substantial Completion is set at 90 consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages assessed for each day beyond the specified contract time. Bidders are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications, including past project references and key personnel information.

The procurement encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises and is subject to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act, which prioritizes contracting and employment opportunities for Section 3 businesses and residents. Bidders must provide a bid security of 5%, and the successful contractor will need to furnish Payment and Performance Bonds, each at 100% of the contract amount. The project is specifically located in Lawrence County, Mississippi, with an emphasis on local economic participation. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the bid documents indicate a focus on local contractor engagement and compliance with federal grant requirements. The City of Meridian is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and while a precise budget range is not explicitly stated, the scope of work suggests a significant infrastructure rehabilitation project typical of municipal water and sewer improvement initiatives.