268-20250818082235 Jackson

The City of Jackson in Hinds County, Mississippi, is soliciting bids for the Monument Street Bridge Replacement project, a public works infrastructure initiative requiring complete removal and replacement of an existing bridge on West Monument Street. The procurement is structured as a competitive bid process, with sealed proposals due to the City Clerk by 3:30 P.M. on September 23rd, 2025. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 11th, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Warren Hood Building's 5th floor conference room, where potential contractors can obtain additional project details. The contract stipulates a 50-working-day completion timeline with liquidated damages of $500 per day for failure to achieve final completion. Bidders must submit proposals with compliance to the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) ordinance and include a Certified Check or Bidder's Bond representing 5% of the total bid price. Bidding documents are available from CiVILTech, Inc. and Central Bidding for a non-refundable $100 fee, with electronic bid submissions accepted online.

The City of Jackson emphasizes non-discrimination and encourages local employment opportunities within this contract. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the procurement appears to be open to qualified contractors capable of executing bridge replacement work according to Mississippi Road and Bridge Construction, 2017 standards. Successful bidders will be required to furnish Payment and Performance Bonds each covering 100% of the contract amount. The project will necessitate comprehensive bridge infrastructure replacement, suggesting potential opportunities for local construction firms, engineering companies, and specialized bridge construction contractors. Although a precise budget range is not specified in the available documentation, the complexity of a complete bridge replacement and the requirement for substantial performance bonding indicates a significant capital investment. Contractors interested in bidding should carefully review the full contract documents available at the Public Works Department and demonstrate technical competence in municipal infrastructure reconstruction.