2523-20260305115249 Laurel

The City of Laurel, Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for the Arco Lane Bridge Replacement Project, a construction and infrastructure improvement initiative in Jones County. The procurement requires qualified contractors to provide all labor and materials to replace an existing bridge with a box culvert, install grouted riprap channel scour protection, and complete intersection improvements. Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi law and hold a current Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors, with the certificate number noted on the bid envelope. Each proposal must include a detailed Statement of Qualifications demonstrating past projects of similar size and scope, references with contact information, key personnel assignments, and supporting documentation of qualifications. Sealed bids will be received at the City of Laurel offices, Post Office Box 647, 401 North 5th Avenue, Laurel, Mississippi 39441, until 10:00 a.m. Local Time on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with submission options available in duplicate sealed envelopes or online through www.neel-schafferplans.com. The contract duration is 90 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $750 per day assessed for each day exceeding the specified contract time. Bid documents are available through www.neel-schafferplans.com at a non-refundable cost, and bids may not be withdrawn within 90 days after the opening date.

Bids must include a Bid Bond or Certified Check equal to five percent of the bid amount as bid security payable to the City of Laurel, and the successful bidder must furnish Payment and Performance Bonds each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract amount. The City of Laurel has affirmed its commitment to providing disadvantaged and women's business enterprises full opportunity to participate without discrimination in this procurement. The project engineer is Neel-Schaffer, Inc., located at 328 N. Magnolia Street, Laurel, Mississippi 39440. The advertisement was published on March 7, 2026 and March 14, 2026, with a posted date of March 18, 2026. The City of Laurel reserves the right to reject any and all bids received. No specific contract award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents.