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The Lowndes County Port Authority is requesting sealed bids for East Bank Port Pad Site Preparation at the Lowndes County East Bank Port Facility in Columbus, Mississippi, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The scope is site preparation involving earthwork grading and driveway culvert extensions. Bids exceeding $50,000 must include a Certificate of Responsibility Number as required by Mississippi Code Sections 31-3-21 and 31-3-15.

Bids are received at 1121 Main Street, Lowndes County Administrative Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Suite 204, Columbus, Mississippi 39701. Delivery methods include in-person submission, USPS mail to P.O. Box 663, FedEx/UPS to 1121 Main Street, or electronic submission through www.neel-schafferplans.com. Bids submitted electronically must arrive before the 2:00 p.m. deadline. Bids received after the deadline are returned unopened. Sealed envelopes must be clearly marked "BID ENCLOSED-EAST BANK PORT PAD SITE PREPARATION."

Bid documents are available electronically and in paper copy through Neel-Schaffer, Inc. at www.neel-schafferplans.com; plan holders must register with a valid email address. No bidder may withdraw a bid within 90 days after opening. The Port Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informality, and award to the lowest responsive bidder meeting specified needs and available funding. Non-resident bidders must attach a copy of their resident state's current laws regarding treatment of non-resident contractors. The Port Authority affirms it will ensure disadvantaged and women's business enterprises have full opportunity to submit bids and will not discriminate on grounds of race, color, or national origin.