60-20251022110256 Columbus

The City of Columbus, Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for the Highway 45 N. Ditch Improvements project, located in Lee County. This public infrastructure procurement involves comprehensive drainage ditch improvements along Highway 45 N, specifically from 31st Avenue to Bluecutt Road. The project scope includes excavation, cleaning, grading, and rip rapping of existing drainage ditches to enhance local infrastructure. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 A.M. on November 20, 2025, with submission options of physical delivery to City Hall at 523 Main Street or electronic submission via www.neel-schafferplans.com. The contract time for the base bid is 90 working days, with liquidated damages of $200 assessed for each calendar day beyond the substantial completion date. Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified check for 5% of their bid amount as security, and the successful bidder will be required to provide payment and performance bonds each equal to 100% of the contract amount.

Bid documents are available through Neel-Schaffer's website with mandatory registration and a valid email address required. The City of Columbus reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation, potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical capabilities and financial stability. The advertisement will be published on October 23 and 30, 2025, providing potential contractors ample time to prepare their submissions. Although a precise budget range is not explicitly stated, the requirement for substantial performance and payment bonds suggests a significant project investment. Electronic bid submissions must be completed through the specified website, indicating a preference for digital procurement processes. The project appears to be a standard infrastructure improvement initiative focusing on enhancing local drainage systems.