193-20251118144124 Vicksburg

The City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, through its Board of Mayor and Aldermen, is soliciting sealed proposals for the 2025 Automatic Bar Screen Wastewater Treatment Plant project. The procurement seeks a comprehensive solution for upgrading wastewater treatment infrastructure, specifically focusing on installing an automatic bar screen system. Proposals must be submitted by 9:00 a.m. local time on Friday, January 23, 2026, to the City Clerk's office located at 1401 Walnut Street, Vicksburg. Bidders can access project plans and specifications through Allen & Hoshall Engineers Architects Surveyors' online platform or download documents from Central Bidding's website. The project requires electronic bid submissions and will have a public opening and reading of proposals at 10:00 a.m. on the submission date. Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Bidder's Bond representing 5% of the total bid price, and the successful contractor will need to execute Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount.

Participation in this procurement is restricted to contractors who obtain a Certificate of Responsibility as mandated by Mississippi state law for public projects exceeding $50,000. Nonresident bidders must comply with Mississippi State Board of Contractors Rules and Regulations and provide documentation of E-Verify compliance. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, bidders must be licensed by a Mississippi-based Surety Company and demonstrate technical capability to implement the wastewater treatment plant upgrades. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and select the proposal deemed most favorable. Bidders are prohibited from withdrawing their proposals for sixty days after the opening without the Owner's consent. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the requirement for Performance and Payment Bonds suggests a significant project investment in upgrading the city's wastewater treatment infrastructure.