24-20260506081550 Newton

The City of Newton, Mississippi is requesting sealed bids for approximately 2,600 linear feet of water main replacement along US Highway 80, with bids due June 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to the City Clerk's office at 203 East Church Street. The contract is funded under SCRC Grant Award No. SEID 25 MS 2026.

Work must comply with the latest edition of the Mississippi Standard Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge Construction and the MS State Department of Health Minimum Design Criteria 2027 edition. The contract period is 90 working days. Plans and specifications are available through Cornerstone Engineering, LLC's plan room at https://www.cornerstoneengllcplanroom.com. Technical inquiries should be directed to project manager Mauricka McKenzie, P.E. at 601-473-2403.

Award is anticipated within approximately 30 days of bid receipt and will be based on the lowest and best bid, considering combined weighted factors of bid price, bidders' technical qualifications, and professional reputation. A certified check or bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount, payable to the City of Newton, must accompany each proposal. Bids may be submitted via hand delivery, courier services (USPS, UPS, Federal Express), or electronically through the Cornerstone Engineering plan room. Proposals submitted with any qualifying conditions or contingencies will be deemed irregular and will not be considered for award. The City of Newton reserves the right to reject any and all bids and affirms its commitment to ensuring minority business enterprises receive full consideration without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin.