247-20250429081457 Amory

The City of Amory, Mississippi is seeking sealed proposals for timber removal services across multiple city properties, specifically in response to tornado damage from a March 2023 event (DR-4697-MS). The procurement involves clear cut and select cut operations on approximately 34.4 acres, with specific parcels identified by unique property numbers. Qualified timber removal contractors must be licensed with the State of Mississippi and submit comprehensive documentation including a Data Form, Reference Form, Conflict of Interest Statement, Debarment Certification, Drug-Free Workplace Affidavit, Anti-Lobbying Certification, and Non-Collusion Declaration. Proposals are due on May 8, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CST, to be submitted to the Amory City Clerk's Office located at 109 South Front St., Amory, MS 38821. Bid advertisements were placed in the Monroe County Journal on 04/09/2025 and 04/16/2025, and the bid opening will occur immediately after the closing time in the City of Amory Board Room.

The procurement emphasizes equal opportunity and encourages participation from women, minority, and veteran-owned businesses, with specific focus on utilizing Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms. The City reserves the right to make multiple awards based on individual project needs and to reject any or all responses. Contractors will be required to work closely with city department heads and discuss project impacts with the Mayor. The solicitation includes requirements to comply with federal guidelines, including President's Executive Order No. 11246 and Federal Register regulations. Bidders cannot withdraw their proposals within 45 days of the opening, and they must demonstrate solicitation efforts with Minority and Women-Owned Businesses (MBE/WBE) from the Central Mississippi Procurement Center. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement is related to FEMA PA Program guidelines, suggesting potential federal funding and associated compliance requirements for the timber removal project.