Invitation to Bid for Labor and Materials Supply in Beaumont, MS

The contract involves the Town of Beaumont, Mississippi, soliciting sealed bids for lagoon improvement work, including levee stabilization, slope grading, and riprap installation, with a project value estimated between $500,000 and $1,500,000. Bidders must submit their proposals by 10:00 A.M. on September 5, 2025, either in sealed form at the specified address or online through a designated website. The process mandates that each bid be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check equal to 5% of the bid amount, and the successful contractor will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract value. Bidders must hold a current Mississippi Certificate of Responsibility, include a Statement of Qualifications detailing relevant experience, references, and key personnel, and write their certification number on the bid envelope. The contract is governed by Mississippi's Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, with a performance period of 90 days from the Notice to Proceed, extendable by 20 days per add alternate, and liquidated damages set at $500 per day for delays. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids and emphasizes equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies. No explicit federal FAR clauses, line-item pricing, or detailed inspection, packaging, or administrative procedures are incorporated; instead, the contract relies on state standards and general procurement practices. Administrative contacts include the Mayor of Beaumont and the engineer firm Neel-Schaffer, Inc., with no specific mention of federal contract clauses, detailed evaluation criteria, or special packaging requirements beyond bid envelope marking.