Lighting Installation and ADA Improvements for Multiuse Trail along Highway 51 and Marion Avenue (107 Miles)

The City of Crystal Springs in Copiah County, Mississippi, is soliciting sealed bids for a project that involves installing lighting along an existing 1.07-mile multiuse trail and implementing additional ADA sidewalk improvements along Highway 51 and Marion Avenue. This federally aided project, identified as Federal Aid Project No. STP-0130-00(016)LPA/109410-701000, encompasses not only lighting but also landscaping, irrigation, and related infrastructure enhancements to improve accessibility and safety for pedestrians and trail users. The project has an estimated value ranging from $500,000 to $1,500,000 and aims to upgrade the trail and surrounding areas to meet federal standards, including ADA compliance. Bidders are required to submit their proposals by October 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time, with bid security set at 5% of the bid amount. The contract mandates adherence to federal labor laws, including wage requirements and work hours regulations, and emphasizes the importance of DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) participation without discrimination. The successful contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds totaling 100% of the contract value. Contract documents are accessible for review or purchase at City Hall and WGK, Inc., and the project will follow the Mississippi State Highway Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2017, with amendments. The City retains the right to reject any irregular proposals, ensuring a fair and competitive bidding process for this infrastructure enhancement project.