Pre-Bid Conference at Madison Economic Development Authority August 27, 2025

The contract pertains to the construction of approximately 20,000 feet of 24-inch diameter treated wastewater force main in Madison County, Mississippi, with a completion timeline of 270 consecutive calendar days and liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 27, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Madison Economic Development Authority office, with bids due by September 10, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Bids must be sealed, submitted in writing, and delivered to the Authority’s office; online bidding is not permitted. Only bidders who have received the official contract documents from the designated engineer, WGK, Inc., are eligible to submit proposals, and non-resident bidders must include current law documentation from their state regarding non-resident contractor treatment, or their bid will be rejected. The project scope includes installation of the force main and appurtenances, with all work governed by the plans and specifications available for inspection at the Authority’s office and WGK, Inc., for a fee of $75, with hard copies also obtainable. The bidding process is open and administrative rights are reserved by the Authority to reject or waive informalities in any bid. The contract does not specify federal or state clauses explicitly, nor does it detail evaluation criteria beyond compliance with submission requirements. The process aligns with traditional sealed bidding practices, where the award is likely based on the lowest responsible bid, subject to the Authority’s discretion. The contract emphasizes strict documentation control, with no mention of specific packaging, marking, or inspection standards, and it does not specify detailed evaluation factors, weights, or technical standards beyond referencing the project specifications. Overall, the contract emphasizes procedural compliance, project scope, and schedule adherence, with the primary administrative offices located at 135 Mississippi Parkway, Canton, MS.