288-20250515135123 Ridgeland

The City of Ridgeland, Mississippi is seeking bids for the Old Agency Road Ditch Improvements project located in Madison County. The procurement involves approximately 1,000 feet of ditch improvements, 240 linear feet of sheet pile installation, asphalt paving, and storm drain improvements at two sites along Old Agency Road. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 9th, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Public Works Conference Room at Ridgeland City Hall, with sealed bids due on June 18th, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The total contract time is set at 30 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per consecutive calendar day beyond the completion deadline. Bid documents can be downloaded electronically from Central Bidding or obtained as hard copies for a non-refundable $100 fee. Bidders are required to submit a bid security of 5% of the total bid price, and the successful contractor will need to provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract amount.

The City of Ridgeland demonstrates a commitment to equal opportunity, specifically affirming support for disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs). The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder based on the most beneficial aggregate bid, subject to available project funding. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen reserve the right to accept or reject any bids and waive informalities. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, bidders should be prepared to meet the technical requirements for ditch and infrastructure improvements. Though a precise budget range is not specified, contractors should be capable of completing the project within the 30-day contract period and be prepared to provide the required bid security and performance bonds. Potential bidders should carefully review the full bid documentation and be prepared to demonstrate their capability to execute the comprehensive infrastructure improvement project.