268-20250722161719 Jackson

The City of Jackson, Mississippi, is soliciting sealed bids for Project No. COJ-BCG-01, a bridge right-of-way clearing and grubbing project located within Hinds County. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive clearing and grubbing work within bridge right-of-way areas, with specific requirements including complete tree and stump removal, mulching options, and mandatory grass restoration of disturbed areas. The total contract duration is 270 consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages assessed at $750 per day for delays beyond the specified timeframe. Bid documents can be obtained from IMS Engineers at 126 E. Amite Street for a non-refundable fee of $150 per set. The bid submission deadline has been extended to Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 3:30 PM, with sealed bids to be received at the Municipal Clerk's office located at 219 South President Street in Jackson. The City will award the contract to the lowest and best bidder, reserving the right to reject any and all submissions.

The City of Jackson has committed to providing full opportunity for minority business enterprises (MBEs) and women business enterprises (WBEs) to participate in the bidding process. However, this specific project does not have mandatory DBE/WBE participation requirements, as confirmed in the addendum documentation. The project will be published in the Mississippi Link and Clarion Ledger newspapers on June 19 and June 24, 2025, with proof of publication to be furnished to the Engineering Department and IMS Engineers. Bidders are required to acknowledge receipt of all addenda by signing and attaching proof of receipt to their bid documents. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, contractors should be prepared to provide comprehensive clearing services within the 270-day contract period, with attention to detailed site restoration and environmental considerations. The procurement process emphasizes non-discrimination and equal opportunity, ensuring that all qualified contractors can compete for the bridge right-of-way clearing project.