HIGHWAY 80 AND FOUNTAIN ROAD SEWER IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 00100
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Separate written sealed BIDS for a General Contract for the furnishing of all labor and materials
for the construction of:
HIGHWAY 80 AND FOUNTAIN ROAD SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
will be received by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the CITY OF FOREST herein after called
the OWNER at the office of the:
CITY CLERK, CITY OF FOREST, FOREST CITY HALL
120 S DAVIS STREET
FOREST, MS 39074
Until 10:00am local time on August 14, 2026, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud
for supplying all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for completion of the Highway 80 and
Fountain Road Sewer Improvements Project.
Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi State Law and show Certificate of Responsibility issued
by the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors.
Project includes but is not limited to the video inspection of sewer lines, CIPP lining, manhole
inspection and rehab and all other associated work required to complete the project as shown and
specified in the plans and contract documents.
The DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the
following locations:
1. City of Forest, 120 S Davis Street, Forest, MS. 39074
2 Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, LLC, 101 Highpointe Court, Suite B, Brandon, MS 39042
Copies of the BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be obtained at BENCHMARK ENGINEERING upon
payment of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150) per set - none of which is refundable. No partial
documents will be issued.
Bid Security in the amount of 5% of the bid must accompany each bid in accordance with the
INTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS. Attorneys-in-fact who sign Bid Bonds, Payment Bonds or
Performance Bonds must file with each bond a certified and effective dated copy of their Power of
Attorney.
Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprises are solicited to bid on this contract as prime
contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities,
equipment, material and/or supply needs.
The City of Forest is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and hereby notifies all bidders will be afforded
the full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against
on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual preference, marital
or veteran status, or any other legally protected status in consideration for an award.
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No prospective CONTRACTOR may withdraw his proposal within SIXTY (60) DAYS after the actual
date of the opening thereof.
Each bidder shall write the Certificate of Responsibility number and Mississippi Contractors License
number on the outside of the sealed envelope containing his proposal. Proposals shall be submitted
in duplicate, sealed, and deposited with the City Clerk prior to the hour and date designated above.
The CITY OF FOREST reserves the right to waive any information or irregularities, to accept any
bid deemed to be in the best interest of the City, or to reject any or all bids.
The Contract Time is One Hundred Twenty (120) consecutive calendar days with liquidated
damages being One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) per calendar day thereafter.
_________________________, Nancy Chambers, Mayor
Advertise: July 15, 2026
July 22, 2026
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