80-20251030162252 Clarksdale

The City of Clarksdale in Coahoma County, Mississippi, is soliciting sealed bids for the Spruce Street Drainage Improvements project. This public works procurement involves comprehensive infrastructure rehabilitation, including removal and replacement of inlet drainage structures, concrete and approved equivalent pipe materials, curb and gutter, asphalt pavement, and landscape rehabilitation at inlet locations. Bidders are required to thoroughly inspect the project site and understand local conditions prior to submission. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 A.M. local time on December 4, 2025, at the City Clerk's Office located at 121 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614. The contract has a specified duration of 180 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed effective date. Bidders must submit proposals in duplicate and provide a Bid Bond or Certified Check equaling five percent of the bid amount. All bidders must hold a current Certificate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors and include their certificate number on the sealed envelope.

The procurement explicitly encourages participation from disadvantaged and women's business enterprises, ensuring full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination. Contractors will be subject to liquidated damages of $500 per consecutive calendar day beyond the contract completion date, with additional potential costs for engineering and inspection forces. The successful bidder must furnish both a Payment Bond and Performance Bond, each representing 100% of the contract amount. Bid documents are available through www.neel-schafferplans.com and must be purchased, with all plan holders required to register using a valid email address. The engineering firm overseeing the project is Neel-Schaffer, Inc., located in Southaven, Mississippi. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the drainage improvements suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. The City of Clarksdale reserves the right to reject any and all bids, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process.