90-20250710084038 Olive Branch

The City of Olive Branch, Mississippi, located in DeSoto County, is soliciting bids for the Annexation Water/Sewer - East Area - Project 2, a comprehensive public works infrastructure development initiative. The project encompasses the installation of domestic water lines, connections to existing water distribution systems, sanitary sewer lines, manholes, pump stations, grinder stations, force mains, and road and stream borings. Prospective bidders must possess a valid Certificate of Responsibility for public projects exceeding $50,000, demonstrating technical and financial capability to execute the work. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 P.M. local time on Monday, August 11th, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. at City Hall. Bid documents are available through the Purchasing Manager or can be downloaded from Central Bidding's website, with electronic bid submissions accepted via their platform. Bidders are required to submit a Bidder's Bond equivalent to 5% of the total bid price and must be prepared to execute Performance and Payment Bonds each covering 100% of the contract value.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders cannot withdraw their submissions for 60 days following the bid opening, and all bid documents must include the current certificate of responsibility number and expiration date on the exterior of the bid envelope. The City of Olive Branch reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to select the proposal deemed most advantageous to the municipality. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the water and sewer infrastructure project suggests a significant capital investment. The procurement process emphasizes technical competence, financial stability, and the ability to successfully complete complex municipal infrastructure development, with the city maintaining discretionary authority in vendor selection and contract award.