Merrio Street Bank Stabilization Project Natchez, MS

The City of Natchez, Mississippi, is soliciting bids for the Merrio Street Bank Stabilization Project, with proposals due by 2:00 P.M. local time on January 22, 2026, at the City Clerk’s office located at 124 South Pearl Street, Natchez, MS. This project entails construction activities aimed at stabilizing the bank along Merrio Street to protect both a public street and an adjacent sanitary sewer lift station. The scope of work includes clearing and grubbing, earthwork, installation of grouted riprap, and grassing, all to be completed within a 60-calendar-day timeframe. Funding is provided through the USDA NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Program supplemented by local matching funds. The project requires compliance with the current Standard Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge Construction and mandates submission of bid security (a 5% bid bond for contracts exceeding $25,000), 100% performance and payment bonds, and mandatory licensing and certifications for contractors. The solicitation utilizes NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and does not specify formal federal contract clauses or a standardized evaluation framework; instead, award decisions rest with the City of Natchez, who reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive minor informalities, negotiate with the lowest and best qualified bidder, and adjust project scope based on available funds. Non-resident bidders must include a copy of their home state's law on non-resident contractor treatment. Bid submissions require sealed physical envelopes marked accordingly, with no electronic submission option confirmed. The contract type is not explicitly stated but is presumed to be firm-fixed-price based on the solicitation nature. Although no detailed contract value or invoicing methods are provided, administrative handling of the bid and contract will be through the City Clerk’s office. Inspection and acceptance of construction work are anticipated at the project site, with performance guarantees enforced via required bonds and adherence to the prescribed specifications to ensure quality completion within the designated period.