239-20250521085330 Starkville

The City of Starkville, Mississippi, is seeking sealed bids for improvements to George M. Bryan Field, a project involving comprehensive site development and infrastructure enhancement. The procurement involves multiple construction elements including excavation, embankment, drainage, and seeding work. Sealed bids will be received at Starkville City Hall, located at 110 West Main Street, with a strict submission deadline of 2:00 P.M. local time on June 5, 2025. Bidding documents are available for examination at Clearwater Consultants, Inc. in Starkville and can be downloaded from the Mississippi Contract Procurement Center and a specified website. Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to register as plan holders and download project documents electronically. The project may be partially funded through a U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration grant, which introduces additional compliance requirements. Bidders must submit a certified check or bank draft for 5% of their base bid amount as a bid guarantee.

The contract opportunity appears to have specific provisions encouraging participation from diverse business entities, potentially including minority and disadvantaged business enterprises. Federal regulations will likely require compliance with civil rights, labor standards, and equal employment opportunity guidelines. No specific budget range was explicitly stated, but bidders must be prepared to maintain their bid for 120 days after the scheduled opening without withdrawal. The City of Starkville retains the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in the bidding process. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate technical capability, financial stability, and adherence to complex federal and state regulatory requirements. While no incumbent vendor was mentioned, the project's connection to federal funding suggests rigorous evaluation criteria focused on technical competence, financial responsibility, and regulatory compliance. Interested contractors should carefully review all documentation and be prepared to meet the comprehensive set of project specifications and federal grant requirements.