2512-20260608083246 Hernando

The City of Hernando, Mississippi is requesting sealed bids for construction of a water infrastructure project connecting the Byhalia Road Water Plant to the Madison Lakes Elevated Water Tank, with bids due July 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Hernando City Hall. DBE/WBE contractors are encouraged to participate, with outreach documentation required to be maintained by the awarded contractor.

The scope encompasses installation of approximately 5,280 linear feet of 12-inch PVC water main and 660 linear feet of 8-inch PVC water main; connections to the East Lake Subdivision and Fox Wood Circle; construction of an 8-foot by 8-foot concrete vault for an altitude valve; installation of five fire hydrants and fourteen service connections to existing residential meters; gate valves, check valves, reducers, and tees; and site restoration including grass seeding on four acres and limestone base material installation. All PVC pipe must meet AWWA Specification C 900-75; ductile iron pipe must conform to American Standards A21.10 and A21.11; and fire hydrants must conform to AWWA specifications. Materials must be American-made when possible. The contractor is responsible for all testing and sterilization of water lines, including pressure testing at 120 psi and chlorination at a minimum dosage of 50 ppm.

Contractors with contracts valued over $50,000 must obtain a Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors. Subcontractors and major material suppliers require written approval from the City prior to engagement. The contractor must complete work within 120 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $200 per day for delays beyond this period. A bid bond of 5% of total bid price is required; upon award, a performance bond equal to 100% of the contract price with an approved corporate surety must be executed within ten calendar days of notification.

Bidding documents are available from Project Engineer Joseph F. Lauderdale at 231 West Center Street, Hernando, Mississippi, for a $50.00 nonrefundable fee per set. Electronic bidding is available through Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com. Site visits for prospective bidders depart from Hernando City Hall. The City will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder.