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The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors is requesting sealed bids for construction of Part 1 of a 1,000,000 gallon elevated water tank and water system extension project at the Cinco Mega Site, with bids due October 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 505 2nd Avenue North, Columbus, Mississippi. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements and Build America, Buy America Act provisions under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Bidders must hold a current Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors and submit proposals in duplicate with the certificate number noted on the sealed envelope. A pre-bid meeting is available upon request. The scope encompasses all labor, materials, plant, and equipment necessary for construction of the elevated tank as specified in contract drawings and specifications prepared by engineer Neel-Schaffer, Inc. Detailed qualifications statements must accompany each bid, including past similar projects, references with contact information, and key personnel assignments.

The contract duration is 540 consecutive calendar days from the effective date of Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages will be assessed at actual costs incurred for each calendar day beyond the contract deadline. Bid documents are available electronically and in paper copy through www.neel-schafferplans.com; plan holders must register with a valid email address.

A bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the bid amount is required as bid security. The successful bidder must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. The project is funded through an ARC Grant (MS-22495). The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any and all bids and has designated itself as an Equal Opportunity Employer.