157-20250514082903 Oxford

The City of Oxford, Mississippi is seeking bids for the North Lamar - Molly Barr Intersection Improvements project, a transportation infrastructure enhancement located in Lamar County. The primary scope involves reconstructing an existing signalized intersection into a roundabout configuration, with a specified contract duration of 90 working days. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through www.elliottbrittplans.com or hand-deliver sealed bids by June 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. local time, with an anticipated project start date of July 7, 2025. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the City of Oxford Board Room, located at 107 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655. Evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest and/or best bid from a responsive, responsible, and qualified bidder. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond or cashier's/certified check for 5% of the total bid amount with their proposal. The City of Oxford Board of Aldermen reserves the right to waive irregularities and reject any bids not in the city's best interest.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. Contract documents are available in both paper and digital formats, accessible by registering online at www.elliottbrittplans.com or www.oxfordmsbids.com. The bid remains valid for 45 calendar days after proposal opening, after which all proposals may be rejected unless the lowest bidder agrees to a longer delay. While specific budget ranges were not detailed in the provided documentation, the project involves a significant infrastructure improvement that will require comprehensive engineering and construction capabilities. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical expertise in transportation infrastructure, specifically roundabout construction and intersection redesign. The procurement is open to qualified contractors with appropriate licensing, bonding capabilities, and experience in municipal infrastructure projects.