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Piney Woods School is requesting sealed bids for utility infrastructure improvements comprising natural gas system work and water and sewer repairs under two contracts, with bids due July 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time at the Library Building in Piney Woods, Mississippi. Bidders must hold a current Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors.

Contract 1 covers natural gas system work including cathodic protection rectifier installation, leak survey, and system repairs. Contract 2 encompasses water and sewer repairs and improvements. The contract term is 120 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Specifications and drawings are available free of charge from the Engineer of Record, Allen & Hoshall, at https://www.allenhoshallplanroom.com, and are available for public inspection at the Library Building and at Allen & Hoshall's office at 1675 Lakeland Drive, Suite 207, Jackson, Mississippi 39216. Contact Allen & Hoshall at 601-977-8993 for technical questions.

Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Check equal to five percent of the bid amount payable to Piney Woods School. The successful bidder must furnish both a Payment Bond and Performance Bond, each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract value. Liquidated damages are assessed at actual costs incurred for each calendar day beyond the 120-day period; additional special damages are available to the Owner for contractor default. Bids may not be withdrawn within 90 days of opening.

The work is subject to Delta Regional Authority requirements. Minority and women's business enterprises are solicited as prime contractors and encouraged to pursue subcontracting opportunities. Piney Woods School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The advertisement was published June 3 and June 10, 2026.