24-20260106134133 Forest

The City of Forest, Mississippi is seeking sealed bids for a General Contract to complete the 2024 Sewer Rehabilitation Project, funded through CDBG-PF Grant #1201-24-186-PF-01. The project involves comprehensive sewer line improvements, including video inspection, Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) lining, and CIPP lateral linings, with all associated work necessary for completion. Bidders must submit two copies of their proposal by 10:00 AM on February 5, 2026, to the City Clerk at City Hall, located at 120 S Davis Street, Forest, MS 39074. Each bidder must be qualified under Mississippi Law and possess a current Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors. The contract has a timeline of One Hundred Fifty (150) consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) per calendar day for delays. Bidding documents are available for inspection at the City of Forest office and Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, LLC, with copies purchasable for $150 per set. Proposals must include a detailed Statement of Qualifications covering past similar projects, references, and key personnel.

The procurement includes several important set-aside and compliance requirements. Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprises are actively encouraged to bid as prime contractors and subcontractors. The project is subject to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, which mandates providing contracting and employment opportunities to Section 3 businesses and residents to the greatest extent feasible. Bidders must submit a Bid Bond or Certified Check for five percent of the bid amount as bid security, and the successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds each covering 100 percent of the contract value. Non-resident bidders must comply with Mississippi's reciprocal bidding requirements. The City of Forest reserves the right to reject any or all bids, with Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, LLC designated as the project engineer. Bidders are prohibited from withdrawing their bids within ninety (90) days after the opening date. While specific budget details are not provided, the comprehensive nature of the sewer rehabilitation project suggests a significant municipal infrastructure investment.