24-20260715083848 Forest

The City of Forest, Mississippi is requesting sealed bids for a general contract to furnish all labor and materials for Highway 80 and Fountain Road Sewer Improvements, with bids due August 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time at City Hall. Bidders must hold a Certificate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors and a valid Mississippi Contractors License.

The scope encompasses video inspection of sewer lines, CIPP lining, manhole inspection and rehabilitation, and all associated work as specified in the contract documents. Bidding documents are available for examination at City of Forest offices and at Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, LLC, 101 Highpointe Court, Suite B, Brandon, MS 39042. Documents cost $150 per set and are non-refundable.

The contract term is 120 consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for any work extending beyond that period. Bid security equal to 5% of the bid amount must accompany each proposal. Proposals must be submitted in duplicate, sealed, with the Certificate of Responsibility number and Mississippi Contractors License number written on the outside of the envelope. Contractors may not withdraw proposals within 60 days after the opening date.

The City of Forest solicits Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprises to bid as prime contractors and subcontractors. The City reserves the right to waive irregularities, accept any bid deemed in its best interest, or reject any or all bids.