7887-20240314142844 Quitman Sewe

The City of Quitman, Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for the 2022 CDBG Sewer System Improvements (CONTRACT 2) project. The work generally consists of aeration improvements, including the material purchase of a hanging fine bubble diffused aeration system and other related items to be installed by the owner. Sealed bids will be received until 10:30 am local time on May 06, 2024. The contract time shall be 120 consecutive calendar days from the effective date shown in the Notice to Proceed, and liquidated damages will be assessed for each consecutive calendar day beyond the specified contract time. Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi Law and show a current Certificate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors. Proposals must be submitted in duplicate and will not be withdrawn within 90 days after the actual date of the opening. Bidders must submit a Bid Bond or Certified Check in an amount equal to five percent of the bid as bid security, and the successful bidder will be required to furnish a Payment Bond and Performance Bond each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract amount.

The work is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, and this project is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements. Minority and women's business enterprises are solicited to bid on this contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities, equipment, material and/or supply needs. No specific incumbent vendors or contract values were provided in the information given.