Pre-Bid Conference for 270-Day Construction Project with Liquidated Damages

The contract pertains to a construction project in Ridgeland, Mississippi, involving the reconstruction and sidewalk improvements along approximately one mile of Wheatley Street, with a total duration of 270 calendar days. Bidders are invited to submit their proposals by September 10, 2025, either via sealed hard copy or electronically through the Central Bidding platform. The project’s funding is sourced from the Mississippi Water Infrastructure Grant Program and EPA’s State and Tribal Assistance Grant Program, with an estimated value between two and five million dollars. Bidders must provide a 5% bid security, and the successful contractor will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount. The project emphasizes timely completion, with liquidated damages set at $1,000 per day for delays beyond the scheduled period. The contractual framework incorporates comprehensive federal and state regulatory requirements, including the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200 series), debarment and suspension guidelines, and specific provisions for disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned business enterprises, which are actively encouraged to participate. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, considering price and adherence to legal and programmatic obligations. The contract also grants the City of Ridgeland the right to amend specifications, reject bids, and waive informalities, ensuring flexibility in procurement. Bonding, non-discrimination policies, and detailed administrative procedures for bid submission, including both physical and electronic formats, are clearly outlined, with the project schedule and scope emphasizing infrastructure upgrades, storm drain repairs, curb replacements, and sidewalk enhancements to improve community transportation safety and accessibility.