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The City of Vicksburg, Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for the Key City Park Lighting Improvements Project (Field #3), a comprehensive infrastructure enhancement initiative focused on constructing and installing new lighting systems, electrical wiring, breakers, and control panels at the specified park location. The procurement is specifically targeting qualified contractors with experience in municipal and public works construction, with mandatory requirements including a valid Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors. Bidders must possess qualifications in either Highway, Street and Bridge Construction or Municipal and Public Works Construction classifications. The project has a defined contract timeline of sixty calendar days, with significant liquidated damages of $300 per calendar day for delays beyond the stipulated completion date. Sealed bids are due by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the City Clerk's Office, with a public bid opening scheduled for 10:00 a.m. the same day. Electronic bid submissions are permitted through www.centralbidding.com, with bid documents available for download at a cost of $49.99.

The procurement opportunity requires bidders to submit a Bid Bond or Certified Check representing 5% of their total bid as security, with the successful contractor mandated to provide Performance and Payment Bonds covering 100% of the contract amount. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, the City of Vicksburg reserves the right to determine bidder responsibility and reject any or all submissions. The project is expected to exceed $50,000, necessitating inclusion of the bidder's Certificate of Responsibility Number. Neel-Schaffer, Inc. serves as the project engineer, with bid documents available for review at their office or the City Clerk's office. The City maintains discretion to award the contract to the bidder deemed most advantageous, suggesting potential flexibility in the evaluation and selection process. Though specific budget ranges are not detailed, the project's scope and requirements indicate a significant municipal infrastructure investment focused on enhancing park lighting and electrical infrastructure.