Sealed or electronic bids for the construction of CHICKASAW HERITAGE CENTER NATCHEZ TRACE INTERSECTION will be received by the City of Tupelo, Mississippi at City Hall, 71 East Troy St., 1st Floor Purchasing Office, Attn: Kim Hanna, until 10:00 a.m., on S

The City of Tupelo, Mississippi, is soliciting sealed or electronic bids under solicitation number 2026-039PW for the construction of an access drive intersection for the Chickasaw Heritage Center onto the Natchez Trace Parkway. The scope of work encompasses earthwork, storm drainage, base construction, paving, and striping. Detailed drawings and specifications are available through the city's bidding portal. Bids are due by 10:00 a.m. on September 29, 2026, and may be submitted electronically via www.tupelomsbids.com or delivered physically to the Purchasing Office at City Hall. Submission requirements include a bid bond, certified check, or bank draft equal to five percent of the total bid. All bid envelopes must be clearly labeled with the project title and solicitation number. For contracts exceeding 50,000 dollars, bidders must provide a current certificate of responsibility number on the outside of the envelope. Preference will be given to resident contractors in accordance with state bidding rules. The winning bidder will be required to provide certified funds to cover all estimated performance costs, including labor, equipment rental, and insurance premiums. Questions regarding this project should be directed to Cade Armstrong.