5473-20241106131516 Hattiesburg

The City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi is seeking sealed bids for the Sims Road Boat Ramp Improvements project, located in Greene County. This public infrastructure procurement involves constructing a new boat ramp, sidewalk, and parking lot adjacent to the Leaf River off Sims Road. Qualified bidders must possess a current Certificate of Responsibility under Mississippi law and submit bid proposals in duplicate, accompanied by a bid bond or certified check equaling 5% of the total bid amount. The bidding opportunity is open until 10:00 A.M. local time on Thursday, December 19, 2024, with bid documents available for purchase through www.hattiesburgmsbids.com and www.neel-schafferplans.com. Interested contractors will be required to provide a 100% payment bond and performance bond if awarded the contract. Neel-Schaffer, Inc. serves as the project engineer, and the City of Hattiesburg reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any procedural irregularities.

The City of Hattiesburg has explicitly committed to ensuring disadvantaged and women's business enterprises are afforded full opportunity to participate in the bidding process without discrimination. While specific set-aside percentages are not detailed in the available documentation, the procurement language suggests a proactive approach to inclusive contracting. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the scope appears to be a new infrastructure development project. The advertisement does not specify a precise budget range or maximum contract value, though the requirement for bid bonds and performance bonds indicates a substantial project investment. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with Mississippi state contracting regulations, particularly the Certificate of Responsibility requirement, which serves as a key qualification criterion for participation in this public works project.