240005.1 Headworks Improvements Major Equipment (Material Only) #17906

Notice is hereby given that the City of Starkville will receive sealed bids at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, until 12:00 P.M. on Monday, the 12th day of August, 2024, for the following:

ERNST E. JONES WWTP AERATION IMPROVEMENTS

PROJECT NUMBER 240001

Work on which proposals are invited consists of oxidation ditch improvements and construction of a new electrical building.

A PRE-BID MEETING will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 23rd,2024 in the Training Room at the Starkville Utilities Operations Center at 605 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Drive East, Starkville, MS 39759. It is strongly recommended that all prospective Bidders, subcontractors, and interested parties attend. The pre-bid meeting will also be available virtually, if requested.

The maximum time allowable for completion of said project is THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FIVE (365) calendar days following the City’s written order to commence (Notice to Proceed).

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a 100% Payment and Performance Bond if the bid equals or exceeds $25,000. If the bid is less than $25,000, the City of Starkville may elect to make a lump sum payment at the completion of the job, in which case a payment and performance bond shall not be required.

Proposals must be accompanied by a Proposal Guaranty consisting of a Bid Bond, Cashier’s Check, or Certified Check in the amount of 5% of the amount of the bid.

All persons having a contract with the City of Starkville must adhere to the City’s policy concerning non-discrimination without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, or handicap.

On bids which equal or exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000), Certificate of Responsibility number issued by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors shall be written on the outside of the envelope containing the bids. Bids of less than $50,000 will be marked on the outside that the bid contained within does not exceed $50,000. When bids are submitted electronically, the requirement for including a certificate of responsibility, or a statement that the bid enclosed does not exceed $50,000, on the exterior of the bid envelope shall be deemed in compliance by including the same information as an attachment with the electronic bid submittal.

Bids which are for work outside of the classification listed for any bidder shall be returned unopened.

The full bid package, which includes the complete and detailed scope of work, can be viewed, and obtained by visiting www.cityofstarkvilleplans.org.

Plan holders are required to register for an account at www.cityofstarkvilleplans.org to view and order Bid Documents. All plan holders are required to have a valid email address for registration. Bid documents are non-refundable and must be purchased through the website. For questions regarding website registration and online orders, please contact Plan House Printing at (662) 407-0193.