255-20251222112925 Brandon

The City of Brandon, Mississippi, is soliciting sealed bids for the North Street Sewer Improvements project, funded through a CDBG-PF Grant (#1201-24-128-PF-01). This general construction contract requires comprehensive sewer infrastructure upgrades, including CIPP (Cured-In-Place Pipe) lining for mainlines and laterals, manhole rehabilitation, pump station removal, and associated infrastructure work. Bidders must possess a valid Certificate of Responsibility Number from the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors and submit proposals in duplicate, sealed, and clearly marked with Bid Number 2025-24. The bid submission deadline is Monday, January 26th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time, with bids to be received at the City Clerk's office located at 1000 Municipal Drive, Brandon, MS 39042. Each proposal must include a detailed Statement of Qualifications documenting past projects, references, and key personnel, accompanied by a bid bond or certified check for five percent of the total bid amount. The contract duration is specified as one hundred twenty (120) consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages of one thousand dollars per calendar day for delays beyond the contract period.

The procurement opportunity actively encourages participation from Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE) as prime contractors or subcontractors. Bidders must comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, which mandates extending contracting, subcontracting, training, and employment opportunities to Section 3 businesses and residents. Electronic bidding is available through Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com, with contract documents obtainable from Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, LLC for a non-refundable fee of $150 per set. The successful bidder will be required to provide both Payment and Performance Bonds, each for 100 percent of the contract value. The City of Brandon reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities, with bid proposals remaining valid for ninety (90) days following the opening date. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the sewer improvements project suggests a significant infrastructure investment for the municipal jurisdiction.