PreBid Conference: Date & Time: 9/17/2026 9:00 AM Description: A pre-bid Conference will be held Thursday, September 17, 2026 @ 9:00a.m. @ City Hall, 200 Forrest Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. All interested Contractors & Subcontractors are encouraged to

The City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, has issued a solicitation for the construction of the Gordon’s Creek Linear Park - River District. The scope of work involves providing all necessary labor, equipment, and materials for the installation of sidewalks, pedestrian bridges, and various landscaping elements. All construction activities must adhere to the 2017 Edition of the Mississippi Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM at City Hall, located at 200 Forrest Street, Hattiesburg, MS. Sealed bids must be submitted in duplicate by the deadline of 10:00 AM on October 1, 2026, either physically at the City Clerk’s office or electronically via the designated municipal bidding portal. Prospective bidders must meet specific legal and financial qualifications to be considered. All contractors must be qualified under Mississippi law and provide a current Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors, with the certificate number clearly marked on the outside of the bid envelope. Non-resident bidders are subject to the Golden Rule, requiring them to include documentation of their home state's laws regarding non-resident contractors. Financial security requirements include a bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the total bid. Upon award, the successful contractor is required to furnish a ten percent payment bond and a twenty-five percent performance bond. The project's engineering services are managed by Neel-Schaffer, Inc., and the City Clerk, Kermas Eaton, serves as the owner representative.