SECTION 00100
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID
Notice is hereby given that competitive sealed BIDS for a General Contract for the furnishing of
all labor and materials for the construction of:
Mill Creek Corners & Laurelwood Subdivision Drainage Improvements
will be received by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the CITY OF FLOWOOD herein called the
OWNER at the office of the:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF FLOWOOD, FLOWOOD CITY HALL
2101 AIRPORT ROAD, SUITE A
FLOWOOD, MS 39232
Until 10:30am local time on March 26th, 2026 and then at said office publicly opened and read
aloud.
An optional Pre-Bid Conference will be conducted on March 12th, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. local time in
the Board Room of the City of Flowood at the above listed address. Attendance by a principal,
project manager or estimator of any prospective bidder is recommended but not required.
The project scope is to make certain improvements to the existing storm drainage pipe system
in the Millcreek Corners and Laurelwood Subdivision drainage area. The work required will
include but not be limited to: clearing & grubbing, grading, storm drain, erosion control, and all
other work required as shown on the Construction Plans and in the Contract Documents and
Specifications. The total Contract Time will be 90 consecutive calendar days with liquidated
damages at $2,500.00 per consecutive calendar day thereafter.
Copies of the PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS & CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the
office of BENCHMARK ENGINEERING & SURVEYING, LLC located at 660 Katherine Dr, Suite
301, Flowood, MS 39232 upon payment of One-Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150) per set – none of
which is refundable.
Official Drawings and Specifications are also available for downloaded from Central Bidding at
www.centralbidding.com. For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central
Bidding at 225-810-4814. Hard copies of the Plans, Specifications and Contract documents may be
obtained via request to office@benchmarkms.net for a cost of $150, none of which is refundable.
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 Flowood 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
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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.
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 Clerk prior to the hour and date designated above.
The City of Flowood reserves the right to waive any information or irregularities, to accept any bid
deemed to be in the best interest of the County, or to reject any or all bids.
Award will be made to lowest and best bidder as determined by the Owner.
BY ORDER OF CITY OF FLOWOOD, MS THIS THE 16th Day of February, 2026.
Published:
Rankin County News
February 25th, 2026
March 4th, 2026
Kathy Smith
By: Mayor
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