12 Water Main Crossing at Highway 90 & Hospital Road Bid Solicitation

The contract involves the installation of approximately 650 linear feet of 12-inch HDPE water main crossing Highway 90 and the CSX rail at Hospital Road in Pascagoula, Mississippi, utilizing directional bore and jack and bore methods with HDPE and steel casing piping. Bids are to be submitted either electronically in PDF format or sealed in person or by mail, with a deadline of 2:00 p.m. local time on October 28, 2025. The project emphasizes timely completion and requires bidders to provide a 5% bid bond at submission, along with 100% performance and payment bonds upon award, all backed by licensed surety companies registered in Mississippi. Bidders must hold or obtain necessary state and local licenses, including a current Certificate of Responsibility as mandated by Mississippi law. The City of Pascagoula reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, or cancel the solicitation at any time. The procurement process is structured around evaluating responsiveness to submission requirements, the responsibility and qualifications of bidders—assessed through investigation of past performance and ability—and the bid price, with the award going to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. The bid documents, available for purchase at specified costs, include specifications, drawings, and forms necessary for submission. While the contract emphasizes the importance of bonds, licensing, and compliance, it does not specify federal FAR clauses or detailed inspection, delivery, or performance schedules beyond the general requirement for timely completion. Administrative contacts include the City Clerk, the design engineer Neel-Schaffer, Inc., and electronic bidding support from Plan House Printing. Overall, the project is governed by Mississippi statutes and local regulations, with a focus on responsible bidding, bonding, licensing, and adherence to project timelines.