158-20250916151040 Indianola

The City of Indianola, Mississippi, is seeking sealed bids for the Adair Avenue Water Main Replacement project, identified as REBID Project No. 74-24. The procurement involves comprehensive water infrastructure improvements, including approximately 1,847 linear feet of 6" C-900 PVC water main, 105 linear feet of 6" HDPE pipe, 520 linear feet of service line, and 380 linear feet of 2" PVC encasement. Key deliverables include 16 water service reconnections, 2 system tie-ins, 4 gate valves with boxes, 4 fire hydrant assemblies, and 100 linear feet of saw-cut pavement/driveway work. Bidders must possess a valid "Certificate of Responsibility" license for bids over $50,000, as mandated by Mississippi Code Section 31-3-21. The bid submission deadline is November 3, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., with bids to be opened and read aloud during the regular City board meeting at Indianola City Hall Annex. Bid documents are available from Gardner Engineering, P.A., for a non-refundable fee of $100.00, with publication of the bid notice occurring on September 19, 2025, and September 26, 2025, in the Enterprise-Tocsin newspaper.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide bid security as specified in the bid instructions, and the City reserves the right to waive informalities or reject any and all bids. Contractors must complete a Certification of Non-Segregated Facilities as part of the bidding process. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the water main replacement project suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The project involves extensive underground utility work, including pipe installation, service reconnections, and associated civil work such as pavement and landscaping restoration. Interested contractors should carefully review the full bid documentation available at the City of Indianola's office located at 101 Front Street to understand the complete scope of work and submission requirements.