167-20250513082153 Byram

The City of Byram, Mississippi is seeking qualified contractors for the East Siwell Road Sewer Main Project, a public infrastructure procurement involving the installation of 950 feet of eight-inch sewer main and associated manholes within easements on the south side of Siwell Road. This sealed bid opportunity is being conducted through a competitive procurement process under Hinds County jurisdiction, with bids due on June 10, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. in the City Clerk's office at 5901 Terry Road. Bidders must possess a valid Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors and submit a bid security of 5% of the total bid amount, which can be in the form of a Bid Bond or Certified Check payable to the City of Byram. The project has a specified completion timeline of 75 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for delays. Bid documents can be obtained from Guest Consultants, Inc. for a non-refundable $100 fee, and electronic bidding is available through Central Bidding's website. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in the bidding process.

Contractors must include their Certificate of Responsibility and Mississippi Contractors License number on the outside of their sealed proposal envelope. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation, bidders will be required to provide Performance and Payment Bonds each equal to 100% of the bid amount upon award. The procurement does not indicate existing incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements with current infrastructure. Electronic bidding platforms and traditional sealed bid submission methods are both acceptable for this procurement. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves municipal infrastructure development and will likely represent a significant capital investment for the City of Byram. Interested contractors should carefully review all bid documents and ensure compliance with the specified requirements, including technical specifications, licensing, and bonding conditions.