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INVITATION TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Jackson County Utility Authority at 1225 Jackson Avenue, Pascagoula, Mississippi 39567, until 1:00 pm, May 26, 2021 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Envelopes containing the bids must be sealed, addressed to Jackson County Utility Authority, and designated as Bid for:
“Pump Station No. 8 Rehabilitation Project”
The project primarily consists of the rehabilitation of a duplex submersible pump station, installation of approximately 35 linear feet of ductile iron force main, approximately 60 linear feet of gravity sewer, and two (2) manholes; furnishing and installing new electrical and controls; odor control; sediment and erosion control; and all incidentals and appurtenances.
All bids must be on file with the Jackson County Utility Authority, 1225 Jackson Avenue, Pascagoula, Mississippi 39567 on or prior to the hour and date first mentioned above, and must be sealed.
Bidding Documents may be examined at the office of Jackson County Utility Authority, 1225 Jackson Avenue, Pascagoula, MS 39567. Contact Richard Torjusen – Purchasing Supervisor for review of the documents. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available. The Owner will not be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda, if any, obtained from other sources.
Bid documents can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com. Electronic bids can be submitted at www.centralbidding.com. For any questions relating to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.
A strongly recommended Pre-Bid meeting will be held at 1225 Jackson Ave., Pascagoula, MS 39567, and a following visit to the project site at 10:00 AM on Thursday, May 13, 2021.
Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
Bidders shall furnish proof of qualifications to perform the Work as described in the Instructions to Bidders.
Time of commencement of the Work and Contract Times for completion shall be in accordance with the Agreement.
All Bids submitted in excess of $50,000.00 by a prime or subcontractor to do any erection, building, construction, repair, maintenance or related work, must comply with Section 31-3-21, Mississippi Code of 1972, by having a current Certificate of Responsibility from the State Board of Public Contractors. The current Certificate of Responsibility Number shall be indicated on the exterior of the sealed bid envelope before it can be opened.
ALL BIDS SUBMITTED FOR $50,000 OR LESS SHALL BE SO MARKED ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE SEALED BID ENVELOPE.
The Jackson County Utility Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive technicalities, informalities or irregularities in the bids received, solicit new bids, or to choose that bid which is deemed to be in the best interest of the Jackson County Utility Authority.
The instructions contained in this “Notice to Bidders” shall be considered as an extension and part of the project contract documents.
Additional information and assistance regarding this bid opportunity, the MS Procurement Technical Assistance Program, and local contract procurement center may be found at www.mscpc.com
Minority and women’s business enterprises are solicited to bid on this contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities and equipment, material and/or supply needs.
Eric Page, P.E. RUN: April 28, 2021
Executive Director May 5, 2021
JACKSON COUNTY UTILITY AUTHORITY
1225 JACKSON AVENUE
PASCAGOULA, MS 39568 OPEN: May 26, 2021