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The City of Columbus, Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for the installation of an AWOS III P/T (Automated Weather Observation System) at the Columbus-Lowndes County Airport under FAA Airport Improvement Program project AIP 3-28-0019-031-2026. The procurement encompasses a two-phase project with Phase 0 allowing 180 calendar days for AWOS material procurement and Phase 1 allowing 45 calendar days for all field work, including system installation, associated pad improvements, and fencing. Prospective bidders must obtain a current Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi Board of Public Contractors and be registered as a licensed general contractor under Mississippi law. Sealed bids will be received until 1:00 PM Local Time on April 16, 2026, at the Columbus-Lowndes County Airport, 368 Fabritek Drive, Columbus, MS 39702. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the airport, with prospective bidders strongly encouraged to attend and conduct a site visit by contacting Airport Manager Dan Duston at (662) 251-4650. Questions regarding the project should be directed to Neel-Schaffer, Inc., the engineer of record, at (662) 328-4547 or zach.foster@neel-schaffer.com. A 5% bid bond is required with all proposals, and bids must be held good for 90 calendar days after bid closing.

The successful bidder must provide a 100% Performance Bond and 100% Payment Bond within 10 days of formal award and will be subject to liquidated damages of $500.00 per consecutive calendar day for delays beyond the contract period. This project is subject to Davis-Bacon Act wage and labor provisions, Title VI Civil Rights Act requirements, Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity standards, and Buy American preferences under 49 U.S. Code Chapter 501. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are referenced in the procurement documents. Contract documents are available through www.neel-schafferplans.com and specified examination locations; plan holders should contact Plan House at (662) 407-0193 for registration assistance, and bid documents must be purchased through the online portal and are nonrefundable. The City of Columbus reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informalities in bids received. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation.