255-20260624093922 Brandon

The City of Brandon, Mississippi is requesting sealed bids for a general construction contract to furnish all labor and materials for the Highway 18 Sewer Extension Phase 1, with bids due July 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time at City Hall.

Bidders must hold a Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors and possess a valid Mississippi contractor's license, both of which must be referenced on the sealed bid envelope. The City actively solicits Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprises as prime contractors and subcontractors.

The scope involves installation of approximately 2,000 linear feet of 15-inch gravity sewer with associated manholes, connections, and appurtenances. The contract duration is 210 consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day assessed for delays beyond the completion date. Bid security equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount must accompany each submission. Proposals must be submitted in duplicate, either electronically through Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com or in person to the City Clerk; bid number 2026-10 should be marked in the lower left corner of envelopes.

Bidding documents are available for examination at City of Brandon offices and Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, LLC (660 Katherine Drive, Suite 302, Flowood, MS 39232), with copies obtainable for $150 per non-refundable set. Prospective contractors may not withdraw proposals within 60 days after bid opening. The City reserves the right to waive irregularities, accept any bid in its best interest, or reject all bids. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on July 24, 2026.