255-20250423154138 Brandon

The City of Brandon, located in Sharkey County, Mississippi, is soliciting sealed bids for a General Contract focusing on Cornerstone Water Well Electrical Service. The project involves installing approximately 2,500 linear feet of HDPE conduit, pull boxes, concrete pads, and associated electrical infrastructure. Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi State Law and possess a Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors. The procurement requires a 5% bid security with each submission. Sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk at Brandon City Hall until 2:00 pm local time on Friday, May 23rd, 2025, with a public bid opening and reading immediately following. The contract time is forty-five (45) consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for delays beyond the specified completion period. Bidding documents are available for $150 per set from Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, LLC, with no refunds and no partial document issuance.

The City of Brandon encourages participation from minority and woman-owned business enterprises and offers electronic bidding through Central Bidding. Bidders can examine bid documents at the City of Brandon or Benchmark Engineering, with electronic downloads available through Central Bidding. The city reserves the right to waive irregularities, accept any bid deemed in its best interest, or reject all bids. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive infrastructure project suggests a significant municipal investment. The procurement appears open to qualified contractors meeting the state's licensing requirements, with a particular emphasis on encouraging diverse business participation. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and the project seems to be a new infrastructure development rather than a contract renewal or replacement.