36-20250708092359 Sunflower

Sunflower County and the City of Ruleville are soliciting sealed bids for the 2025 Drainage Improvements project (MS Community Project #B-23-MP-MS-0925), a construction initiative targeting residential area infrastructure enhancement. The project specifically involves comprehensive ditch cleaning, re-grading, and drainage system improvements, including the installation of 12" and 15" HDPE pipes and repair of damaged driveway culverts. Sealed bids will be received at the Sunflower County Courthouse until 10:00 AM on August 18, 2025, with a public bid opening and reading immediately following. Bidding documents are available for free examination at the engineer's office and county courthouse, with online purchase options through www.centralbidding.com. Bidders are required to provide bid security equaling 5% of their maximum total bid amount and are prohibited from withdrawing their bid within 60 calendar days after the opening date. Submission methods include in-person, mail, and electronic formats, with specific requirements for bid envelope marking and electronic submission. The project will be advertised on July 11, 2025, and July 18, 2025, with potential bidders required to have a valid email address and purchase bidding documents to be eligible to submit.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified contractors, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions noted in the available documentation. The Sunflower County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to waive informalities or reject any and all bids, providing flexibility in the procurement process. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the requirement for 5% bid security suggests a substantial project investment. The project is located across jurisdictions including Tunica County and Shaw City, potentially indicating a multi-location infrastructure improvement initiative. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability to perform drainage improvements, pipe installation, and ditch restoration work. Electronic bidding capabilities and professional engineering expertise will likely be key qualifications for potential contractors. The procurement is funded through the MS Community Project (#B-23-MP-MS-0925), suggesting potential federal or state community development grant funding supporting the infrastructure improvements.