152-20250416082538 Pascagoula

The City of Pascagoula, Mississippi is seeking electronic or sealed bids for the IG Levy Playground Improvements project located in Jasper County. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) requires contractors to demolish existing playground equipment at IG Levy Park South and install new playground equipment specifically designed for children ages 2-5, including rubber safety surfacing. Bidders must possess a current Certificate of Responsibility issued by the State Board of Public Contractors and submit a bid bond or certified check for at least 5% of the total bid amount. Electronic bids must be submitted through www.cityofpascagoulabids.com, with bid documents available online at www.neel-schafferplans.com for $125 per paper copy or $75 per compact disc. The bid submission deadline is May 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. local time, with bids to be publicly opened and read immediately thereafter. The city will evaluate bids based on the lowest responsible and responsive bid, reserving the right to reject any submissions, waive informalities, or cancel the bid process. The contract award may be postponed for up to 90 days from the opening date.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Successful bidders will be required to provide 100% Performance and Payment Bonds, indicating a comprehensive contractual commitment. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the city will conduct an investigation of the bidder's performance record and ability to complete the specified work before awarding the contract. The bid documents do not explicitly state a total project budget or precise award value, though the requirement for bid bonds suggests the project has a defined monetary scope. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete bid documentation to understand the full technical and financial requirements of the playground improvement project, ensuring they can meet all specified qualifications and technical specifications for playground equipment installation and site preparation.