24-20260827081551 Carthage

The City of Carthage, Mississippi is requesting sealed bids for pump station rehabilitation and lagoon upgrades under CDBG Project Nos. 1138-23-140-PF-02 and 1200-23-140-PF-01, with bids due September 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time at Carthage City Hall. The project is subject to Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements mandating that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States — a decision-flipping procurement filter.

Principal work items include pump station rehabilitation, aerator replacement, replacement of a 6-inch force main with directionally bored pipe, and construction of 263 linear feet of 8-inch PVC gravity sewer main. The project is located in Leake County, Mississippi. Minority and women's business enterprises are specifically solicited as prime contractors and encouraged to inquire about subcontracting opportunities.

All bids exceeding $50,000 must include a Certificate of Responsibility license per Mississippi Code Section 31-3-21. Bidders must comply with Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, the Davis-Bacon Act, the Anti-Kickback Act, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, and Executive Order No. 11246. All laborers and mechanics must be paid prevailing wage rates as determined by the Department of Labor. Bidders must submit security with their bids as specified in the notice and instructions.

Contract documents are available for public inspection at Gardner Engineering, P.A. (111 South Madison Street, Kosciusko, MS 39090) and Carthage City Hall. Copies are available for a non-refundable fee of $100.00. The City reserves the right to waive informalities or reject any and all bids.