208-20250718124752 Pass Christia

The City of Pass Christian, Mississippi, is soliciting bids for the Replacement of City Fire Hydrants, a rebid project involving the removal and replacement of 8 fire hydrants in Harrison County. The procurement requires comprehensive infrastructure work, including installation of new isolation valves, lead pipes, joint restraints, and associated surface restoration. Contractors must possess a current commercial contractor's license from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors and submit either a 5% bid bond or certified check with their proposal. Bids will be publicly opened on August 19, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. in the City Hall Board Room, with bid documents available through www.ccellcplans.us. The City will provide new fire hydrants and isolation valves, while the selected contractor will be responsible for valve boxes, concrete pads, labor, and incidental construction requirements. Evaluation criteria will extend beyond pricing, with the City assessing bidders' skill, business judgment, experience, and previous contract performance.

The procurement encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises, with specific provisions for non-resident bidders to provide documentation of their home state's treatment of contractors. The City reserves the right to hold bids for up to 90 days and may delay the Notice to Proceed by an additional 90 calendar days to maintain access for adjacent businesses near the East North Street and Menge Avenue intersection. While no specific budget range is detailed, the project involves infrastructure replacement with precise specifications for eight fire hydrant locations. The solicitation indicates a competitive bidding process with multiple evaluation factors, suggesting the City seeks a qualified contractor capable of executing the infrastructure improvements with high technical proficiency and minimal disruption to the community. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete bid documentation and ensure compliance with all technical and administrative requirements to be considered for the contract.