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The Pike County Economic Development District (PCEDD) is seeking qualified contractors for tree removal services at Gateway Industrial Park in Summit, Mississippi. The project involves removing 3,000 feet of trees of various sizes, grinding stumps, mulching the right of way, and completely clearing the area of wood, limbs, brush, and debris while restoring the disturbed areas to their original condition. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is required to qualify for bidding, with interested contractors needing to contact Jill Busby at 601-465-0255 to schedule the site visit. Bids are due on July 7th, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. and must include comprehensive documentation such as company information, proof of business license and insurance, an itemized cost breakdown, estimated project timeline, and detailed equipment descriptions. The evaluation criteria will focus on cost, contractor qualifications, work plan and timeline, and references and past performance. The PCEDD reserves the right to reject any or all bids and select the most advantageous proposal.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation, contractors must submit sealed bids either electronically to jbusby@pikeinfo.com or via sealed envelope to the provided address. A copy of the MDOT permit will be provided to guide bidders through the project specifications. The procurement is specific to Bolivar County, Mississippi, with the contracting opportunity posted on May 29, 2025. Although no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated, interested contractors should be prepared to provide a comprehensive and competitive bid that demonstrates their capability to complete the tree removal and site restoration project efficiently and effectively. The procurement appears to be open to qualified contractors who can meet the technical requirements and demonstrate proven performance in similar tree removal and site preparation projects.