REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
 
Separate and sealed proposals or electronic proposals for the construction of EVAPORATOR RESIDUAL BUILDING, will be received by the THREE RIVERS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY, until 10:00 A.M., LOCAL TIME, ON WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2023. Sealed proposals will be received until the designated date and time at the THREE RIVERS PLANNING and DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, 75 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PONTOTOC, MS 38863.
 
The project consists of the following:
 
Construction of a pre-engineered metal building, and integration with the existing evaporator building; and a concrete driveway. An office buildout is included as an additive alternate item.
 
A Pre-Proposal Conference to discuss the plans, specifications and contract requirements will be held at 10:00 A.M., on THE 5th DAY OF DECEMBER 2023 at the THREE RIVERS PLANNING and DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, 75 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PONTOTOC, MS 38863. The Pre-­Proposal Conference is not mandatory, but Contractors and Suppliers are encouraged to attend.
 
The proposal documents may be examined at the following location:  THREE RIVERS PLANNING and DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, 75 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PONTOTOC, MS 38863.
 
Official proposal documents can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com. Electronic proposals can be submitted at www.centralbidding.com. For any questions relating to the electronic proposal process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.
 
No Proposer may withdraw his proposal within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
 
Simultaneously with his delivery of the executed contract, the Contractor shall furnish surety bonds subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions to Proposers.
 
All applicable laws, ordinances and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the contract throughout.
 
Each Proposer is responsible for inspecting the site and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents. The failure or omission of any Proposer to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any Proposer from any obligation in respect to this Proposal.
 
A conditional or qualified Proposal will not be accepted. Award will be made to the lowest responsible, responsive Proposer of the Total Base Proposal.
 
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all Proposals.
 
All proposals submitted in response to this Request for Proposals are “competitive sealed proposals” in accordance with Miss. Code Section 25-61-5 (2017).
 
CARL CADDEN, CHAIRMAN
THREE RIVERS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY