157-20250807135845 Oxford

The City of Oxford, Mississippi is soliciting bids for a Storm Drain Improvements project (Project No. ENG3Q25-SD1) located on Fillmore Ave., South 11th St., and Lincoln St. This procurement involves the installation and construction of new underground stormwater conveyance facilities in the specified urban areas. Bid documents are available at www.oxfordmsbids.com, with formal bids due on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, at 10:00 am. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, at 10:00 am, which will be held at the City of Oxford Developmental Services Building located at 715 Molly Barr Road, Oxford, MS 38655. The project will be evaluated and awarded based on the best-qualified bid, with final approval required from the Mayor and Board of Alderman, who reserve the right to reject any and all submissions. Technical questions regarding document submission can be directed to Plan House Printing, while specific project scope inquiries should be addressed to Norman Nichols using the contact information provided in the bid notice.

The bid advertisement explicitly encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises (MBE/WBE), promoting opportunities for these businesses to serve as prime contractors or explore subcontracting possibilities. Bidders may submit proposals through multiple methods, including hand-delivery, US Mail, Federal Express, UPS, or electronic submission via the specified website. While specific budget ranges or project values were not explicitly stated in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the stormwater infrastructure improvements suggests a potentially significant municipal investment. The procurement appears open to a wide range of qualified contractors capable of executing complex underground utility infrastructure projects. Jurisdictionally, the project spans areas within Lamar County and Paden Village, Mississippi, indicating a localized but potentially impactful public infrastructure enhancement initiative.