60-20251111142702 Columbus

The City of Columbus, Mississippi has issued a solicitation for the Waterworks Road/Tuscaloosa Road Over Luxapallia Creek Waterline Replacement Project located in Lee County. The procurement involves a comprehensive waterline infrastructure upgrade requiring specialized construction services. Project deliverables include removing and salvaging existing waterlines, installing approximately 60 linear feet of 36-inch steel casing pipe, installing 20-inch CL 51 Ductile Iron pipe via jack and bore method, placing a 20-inch resilient seat gate valve, connecting to existing waterlines, and installing approximately 550 linear feet of 24-inch IPS DR9 HDPE pipe through horizontal directional drilling. Sealed bids will be received at the City of Columbus Office of the Mayor, 523 Main Street, or electronically via www.neel-schafferplans.com until 2:00 P.M. Local Time on December 15, 2025. The contract time for project completion is 100 calendar days, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per calendar day for failure to achieve substantial completion. Each bidder must submit a Bid Bond or Certified Check equal to five percent of the bid amount as bid security.

The City of Columbus demonstrates a commitment to promoting diversity by affirming full opportunity for disadvantaged and women's business enterprises to bid without discrimination. Contractors submitting bids exceeding $50,000 must display their Mississippi Certificate of Responsibility Number on the bid and envelope, while bids of $50,000 or less require specific amount notation on the envelope. The successful bidder will be required to furnish both a Payment Bond and Performance Bond, each covering 100 percent of the contract amount. Bid documents are non-refundable and must be purchased through the specified online platform, with plan holders required to register using a valid email address. No bidder may withdraw a bid within 90 days after the opening date, and the City of Columbus reserves the right to reject any and all bids. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the complexity of the waterline replacement infrastructure project suggests a significant municipal investment in critical infrastructure upgrades.