Notice is hereby given that the Warren County Board of Supervisors will receive sealed bids from qualified bidders for the following project: Clear Creek Nature/Hiking Trail Project - 75(353), which consists of the construction of an asphalt nature/hik

The Warren County Board of Supervisors is soliciting sealed bids for the Clear Creek Nature/Hiking Trail Project - 75(353), a construction effort to build an asphalt nature/hiking trail at the Warren County Recreational Complex in Bovina, Mississippi. This solicitation, identified by number 133-20260622152009 WCBS and RFx number 3170036220, falls under NAICS code 237990 and is classified as a Recreational & Park Services, Park Area project. Bids must be submitted by July 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time, either electronically via www.centralbidding.com or as sealed packages delivered to the Warren County Purchasing Department at 913 Jackson St, Vicksburg, MS 39183. All bidders must be qualified under Mississippi State law and hold a valid Certificate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors, with the certificate number clearly marked on the outside of the sealed envelope or submitted as an attachment for electronic bids. Non-resident bidders are required to submit a copy of their home state’s law regarding the treatment of non-resident contractors, as mandated by Mississippi Code Section 31-3-21; failure to provide this documentation will disqualify the bid. The contract time is set at seventy-five calendar days, commencing upon receipt of the written Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of three hundred dollars per working day assessed for delays beyond the completion date. Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of their bid amount, and the successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract award value, accompanied by a certified copy of the attorney-in-fact’s power of attorney. Proof of insurance must also be presented prior to work commencement. The Warren County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and will award to the bidder deemed most advantageous, which includes consideration of the lowest and best bid. Detailed plans, specifications, and contract documents are available for public inspection at the Purchasing Department and through Neel-Schaffer, Inc., the project engineer, whose team—including Tonga Vinson and Brian Robbins—is available for technical inquiries. Financial statements may be requested by the County at any time during the evaluation