8170-20240809110612 Aberdeen Con

The City of Aberdeen, Mississippi is seeking sealed bids for the construction of the 2024 CDBG Wastewater Lagoon Improvements project. The project generally consists of earthwork to repair the lagoon levee, placing rip rap on the interior levee slope, and replacement of the catwalk to the effluent structure. The contract time is 150 consecutive calendar days from the effective date of the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for any delays. Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi law and hold a current Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond or certified check as bid security, and the successful bidder will be required to furnish 100% payment and performance bonds. The project is funded through a CDBG grant, and the successful contractor must comply with Section 3 requirements to the greatest extent feasible by extending contracting, subcontracting, training, and employment opportunities to Section 3 businesses, Targeted Section 3 Workers, and Section 3 Workers.

Minority and women's business enterprises are encouraged to submit bids and inquire about potential subcontracting opportunities. The contract opportunity is restricted to businesses located within Marshall County, Mississippi. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were listed. The budget for the project was not provided, but it is funded through a CDBG grant, which typically range from $500,000 to $2 million for infrastructure improvements.