2025 Automatic Bar Screen for Wastewater Treatment Plant

The City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, through its Board of Mayor and Aldermen, is soliciting sealed proposals for the 2025 Automatic Bar Screen project at its Wastewater Treatment Plant. The solicitation, numbered 3170034398 and posted on November 21, 2025, invites bids until 9:00 a.m. local time on January 23, 2026, with bid openings scheduled for 10:00 a.m. the same day at the City Clerk’s office. The project involves the supply and installation of an automatic bar screen system designed to enhance the wastewater treatment infrastructure, falling under NAICS code 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction). Prospective bidders must comply with state-specific requirements including submitting a certified check or bid bond equal to 5% of their total bid, presenting a valid Mississippi Certificate of Responsibility clearly marked on bid envelopes, and adhering to labor compliance through the federal E-Verify program. Performance and payment bonds, each covering 100% of the contract value, are mandatory upon award. The solicitation is governed by Mississippi state procurement laws rather than Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, with no federal contract clause numbers or formal Section I clauses included. The City reserves broad authority to accept the most favorable bid, which may factor in criteria beyond just price, although explicit evaluation factors, weighting, or scoring systems are not disclosed. Bid submissions may be physical or electronic through the Central Bidding platform, with strict requirements for timeliness and bid validity for 60 days post-opening. While detailed technical specifications and contract terms are referenced via external resources such as Allen & Hoshall and Central Bidding, the publicly available documents do not specify contract value, delivery schedules, or detailed inspection and acceptance criteria. Contract administration data indicates the City Clerk’s office as the point for bid submission, but no named contracting officials or invoicing procedures are provided. Overall, the solicitation emphasizes adherence to state bonding, licensing, and labor verification standards, with the project aiming to upgrade municipal wastewater treatment capabilities with an automatic bar screen system.