Advanced Metering Infrastructure

SPECIFICATIONS FOR
ADVANCED METER
INFRASTRUCTURE (AMI) SYSTEM
FOR
JULY 2026
SEYMOUR ENGINEERING
ENGINEERS-PLANNERS-SURVEYORS
925 TOMMY MUNRO DRIVE, SUITE G
BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI 39532
TELEPHONE: (228) 385-2350
FAX (228) 385-2353
EMAIL: SE@SEYMOURENG.COM
SET NO. 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BIDS ........................................................................ 2
INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS ................................................................................. 5
BID PROPOSAL ............................................................................................................ 2
REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO SUBCONTRACT ................................................ 1
BID SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................... 1
BID BOND ..................................................................................................................... 2
CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING ............................................................ 1
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION ..................... 1
CERFTICIATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE ................................................... 1
BUILD AMERICA BUY AMERICA ACT
ATTACHMENT A - FEDERAL COMPLIANCE PROVISIONS ............................... 7
CONTRACT (EJCDC STIPULATED PRICE) ............................................................. 8
PERFORMANCE BOND .............................................................................................. 3
PAYMENT BOND ........................................................................................................ 3
NOTICE TO PROCEED ................................................................................................ 1
GENERAL CONDITIONS (EJCDC C-700, 2007EDITION) ....................................... 68
SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS ............................................................................ 12
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK .................................................................. 1
01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION .................. 1
01 50 00 MOBILIZATION ............................................................................. 1
01 55 26 TRAFFIC CONTROL ...................................................................... 1
01 57 13 TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL ............ 2
DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES
33 19 00 WATER METERS AND ADVANCED METERING .................... 3
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NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BID
Notice is hereby given that the City of Gautier, Mississippi, will receive sealed bids at City Hall, City of
Gautier, 3330 Highway 90, Gautier, Mississippi 39553 until 10:00 A.M. on August 6, 2026, and bids will
be opened at 11:00 A.M on August 6th, 2026, at City Hall, for the following:
CITY OF GAUTIER
ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE (AMI) SYSTEM
These bids are invited to install new Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) water meter, encoders, and
cellular endpoints to replace approximately 8,000 existing water meters, throughout all of Gautier,
Mississippi. Bidder will also be responsible for ensuring proper on-site start up and training to deliver a
complete, and functional AMI system.
All Bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bank draft payable to the order of The City of Gautier,
Mississippi, negotiable U.S. Government bonds (at par value), or a satisfactory Bid bond executed by the
Bidder and an acceptable surety, must be submitted in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid.
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
Contractor's classification should include the ability to perform work in regards to the following: Municipal
and Public Works projects.
Bid documents are being made available via paper copy or digital copy. All Prospective Bidders and Plan
Holders are required to register for an account and log-in at www.SeymourEngPlans.com. At this site, plans
can be viewed at no charge or physically purchased. All Prospective Bidders and Plan Holders must have
a valid email address for registration. Purchased bid documents are non-refundable and must be purchased
through the website. A view only copy of the plans, specifications, and proposal documents are also
available at the office of Seymour Engineering, 925 Tommy Munro Drive, Suite G, Biloxi, Mississippi.
The Seymour Engineering Project Manager is Hunter Sonier, E.I. and can be contacted at the listed address
or at hsonier@seymoureng.com regarding the project. Project Specification and Contract Documents may
be examined online or at the office of Seymour Engineering during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. - 5:00
p.m., Monday - Friday).
Bids may be submitted via envelope or electronically at www.SeymourEngPlans.com until the time
specified. Bids received after the specified time will be returned unopened. Bids submitted by envelope
must be addressed to LEOQUEITA REDDIX, PURCHASING AGENT, City of Gautier, City Hall, 3330
Highway 90, Gautier, Mississippi 39553 and designated as Bid for:
CITY OF GAUTIER
ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE (AMI) SYSTEM
The current Certificate of Responsibility Number shall be indicated on the exterior of the sealed bid
envelope in order to be opened. All Bids submitted for $50,000 or less shall be so marked on the exterior
of the sealed bid envelope.
The City of Gautier reserves the right to reject any and all bids received and to award said bid in the best
interest of the City. Bids may be held for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days from the date of the
opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders, prior
to awarding of the Contract.
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GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL OF OFFICE, THIS THE ______ DAY OF
____________, 20____.
____________________________ Advertise: July 8th, 2026
CARLOS MOULDS, CITY MANAGER Advertise: July 15th, 2026
CITY OF GAUTIER Bid Opening: August 6th, 2026
3330 HIGHWAY 90
GAUTIER, MS 39553
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INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
1. RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS
Notice is hereby given that the City of Gautier, Mississippi, will receive sealed bids at City
Hall, City of Gautier, 3330 Highway 90, Gautier, Mississippi 39553 until 10:00 A.M. on
August 6, 2026, and bids will be opened at 11:00 A.M. on August 6, 2026, at City Hall for
the following:
ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE (AMI) SYSTEM
Bids will be received electronically OR by sealed envelope until the time specified. All
bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers located at Gautier
City Hall, 3330 Highway 90, Gautier, MS 39553. The Owner will consider null and void
any bid not prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions hereof and such bid
will be rejected. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the
opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and
date specified shall not be considered. No bidder may withdraw a bid within 90 days after
the actual date of the opening thereof.
2. METHOD OF BIDDING
The Owner invites the follow bid(s) either electronically OR by sealed envelope:
Unit Price Contract according to the enclosed Bid Schedule.
Prospective Bidders are required to have a valid email address and register an account at
SeymourEngPlans.com. Bidders intending to submit an electronic bid may do so through
this website, and must adhere to all requirements contained herein as part of the bidding
process. Likewise, Bidders intending to submit bids via sealed envelope may do so by
submission to the aforementioned address and must adhere to all requirements contained
herein as part of the bidding process.
3. TIME OF COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
Bidder must agree to commence work on or before a date to be specified in a written
"Notice to Proceed" of the Owner and to fully complete the project within 365 calendar
days thereafter. Bidder must agree also to pay as liquidated damages, the sum of $750.00
for each consecutive calendar day thereafter as hereinafter provided in the General
Conditions. Any extension of construction time must be requested through and approved
by the Engineer.
4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
The bidder shall be working as an independent contractor and shall indemnify and hold
harmless Owner, City of Gautier and Engineer from any and all claim of any kind and
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nature (including, but not limited to, attorney's fees, court cost and litigation expenses)
filed by any person arising out of or related directly or indirectly from Contractor's work
being performed under this contract.
5. PREPARATION OF BID
Each bid must be submitted on the prescribed form, fully completed and executed by
principals of bidder. All blank spaces for bid prices must be filled in, in ink or typewritten,
in both words and figures. The Contractor's classification should include the ability to
perform work in regards to clearing, grubbing, and snagging.
For envelope bid submissions, each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing on
the outside the name of the bidder, his address, Certificate of Responsibility Number, and
the name of the project for which the bid is submitted. If forwarded by mail, the sealed
envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed as specified
in the bid form.
For electronic bid submissions, each bid must be uploaded to the SeymourEngPlans.com
website. All bids must be submitted as a single PDF file with the first page bearing the
name of the bidder, his address, Certificate of Responsibility Number, and the name of the
project for which the bid is submitted. If the successful bidder submits a bid via electronic
means, the Owner reserves the right to request a hard copy of the bid package to be
provided by the bidder within five (5) days from when the documents are requested.
6. SUBCONTRACTS
The bidder is specifically advised that any person, firm, or other party to whom it is
proposed to award a subcontract under this contract.
(a) Must be acceptable to the Owner, and
Although the Bidder is not required to attach such Certifications by proposed
subcontractors to his bid, the bidder is here advised of this requirement so that appropriate
action can be taken to prevent subsequent delay in subcontract award.
7. QUALIFICATION OF BIDDER
Bidder must be qualified under Mississippi Law and have a current Certificate of
Responsibility from the Mississippi State board of contractors establishing his
Classification as to the value and type of construction on which they are authorized to bid.
The scope of work for this project shall be required a Contractor to be classified in
the following category: Municipal And Public Works. A copy of Bidder's State of
Mississippi Board of Contractors license shall be attached with Bid Proposal.
Each bidder shall submit a Statement of Bidder's Qualifications, his experience record in
performing the type of improvements proposed, his organization and equipment available
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for the work contemplated, and, when specifically requested by the Owner, a detailed
financial statement. The Owner shall have the right to take such steps as it deems necessary
to determine the ability of the bidder to perform his obligations under his contract and
bidder shall furnish such information and data for this purpose. The right is reserved to
reject any bid where the available evidence or information does not satisfy the Owner that
the bidder is qualified to carry out properly the terms of the Contract.
8. BID SECURITY
Each bid must be accompanied by cash, certified check of the bidder, or a bid bond
prepared on the form of bid bond attached hereto, duly executed by the bidder as principal
and having as surety hereon a surety company approved by the Owner, in the amount of
five percent (5%) of the bid. Such cash, checks or bid bonds will be returned to all except
the three lowest bidders within three days after the opening of bids, and the remaining cash,
checks or bid bonds will be returned promptly after the Owner and the accepted bidder
have executed the contract, or, if no award has been made within 60 days after the date of
the opening of bids, upon demand of the bidder at any time thereafter, so long as he has
not been notified of the acceptance of his bid.
9. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
The successful bidder, upon his failure or refusal to execute and deliver the contract and
bonds required within 10 days after he has received notice of the acceptance of his bid,
shall forfeit to the Owner, as liquidated damages for such failure or refusal, the security
deposited with his bid.
10. CONDITIONS OF WORK
Each bidder must inform himself fully of the conditions relating to the construction of the
project and the employment of labor thereon. Failure to do so will not relieve a successful
bidder of his obligations to furnish all material and labor necessary to carry out the
provisions of his contract. Insofar as possible, the Contractor, in carrying out his work,
must employ such methods or means as will not cause any interruption of or interference
with the work of any other contractor.
11. ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS
No interpretation of the meaning of the plans, specifications or other pre-bid documents
will be made to any bidder orally.
Every request for such interpretation should be in writing addressed to Seymour
Engineering, 925 Tommy Munro Drive, Suite G, Biloxi, Mississippi 39532, and to be given
consideration must be received at least ten days prior to the date fixed for the opening of
bids. Any and all such interpretations and any supplemental instructions will be in the
form of written addenda to the specifications, which, if issued, will be mailed by certified
mail with return receipt requested to all prospective bidders (at the respective addresses
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furnished for such purposes), not later than five days prior to the date fixed for the opening
of bids. Likewise, any addenda issued will be uploaded to the SeymourEngPlans.com
website and will notify the bidders via the email address provided during registration.
Failure of any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such
bidder from any obligation under this bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become
part of the Contract Documents.
12. SECURITY FOR FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE
Simultaneously with his delivery of the executed contract, the Contractor shall furnish a
surety bond or bonds as security for faithful performance of this contract and for the
payment of all persons performing labor on the project under this contract and furnishing
materials in connection with his contract, as specified in the General Conditions included
herein. The surety on such bond or bonds shall be a duly authorized surety company
satisfactory to the Owner.
13. POWER OF ATTORNEY
Attorneys-in-fact who sign bid bonds or contract bonds must file with each bond a certified
and effectively dated copy of their power of attorney.
14. LAWS AND REGULATIONS
The bidder's attention is directed to the fact that all applicable State laws, municipal
ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over
construction of the project shall apply to the contract throughout, and they will be deemed
to be included in the contract the same as though herein written out in full.
15. METHOD OF AWARD - LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER
If at the time this contract is to be awarded, the lowest base bid submitted by a responsible
bidder does not exceed the amount of funds then estimated by the Owner as available to
finance the contract, the contract will be awarded.
16. OBLIGATION OF BIDDER
At the time of the opening of bids each bidder will be presumed to have inspected the site
and to have read and to be thoroughly familiar with the plans and contract documents
(including all addenda). The failure or omission of any bidder to examine any form,
instrument or documents shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation in respect
of his bid.
17. LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENT
Any person entering into a formal contract which exceeds Five Thousand Dollars
($5,000.00) with the state or any county, city or political subdivision thereof, or other
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public authority for the construction, alteration, or repair of any public building or public
work, before entering in to such contract, shall furnish to the public body proof of general
liability insurance in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for
bodily injury and property damage.
18. NON-RESIDENT BIDDER
When a non-resident Bidder (a Contractor whose principal place of business is outside the
State of Mississippi) submits a bid for a Mississippi project, one of the following is required
and shall be submitted with the Proposal Form:
A. Copy of Law: If the non-resident Bidder's state has a resident Bidder preference
law, a copy of that law shall be submitted with the Proposal Form.
B. Statement: If the state has no such law then a statement BY AN OFFICER OF
THE COURT indicating the State of (Name of State) has no resident Contractor
preference law shall be submitted with the Bid Form. Failure by a non-resident
bidder to submit either the information in A. or B. herein shall disqualify
Contractor's bid and same will not be considered.
19. COMPENSATION FOR ALTERED QUANTITIES 109.03
Certain pay items may have their quantities altered. Payment for these altered items will
be in accordance with Subsection 109.03 of the Mississippi Standard Specifications for
Road and Bridge Work, latest edition. The Engineer must be notified in writing, and give
approval, prior to commencing work where a pay item exceeds the original contract
amount. Contractor's will not be permitted to proceed with such work until formally
notified in writing from the Engineer.
20. ELIMINATED ITEMS
Any item found unnecessary for the proper completion of the Work may upon written order
of the Engineer be eliminated and in no way invalidate the Contract. When the Contractor
is notified of the elimination of an item, the Contractor will be reimbursed for the actual
work and all costs including mobilization of materials prior to the notification as provided
in Subsection 104.02 of the Mississippi Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Work,
latest edition. Where the word "Commission" is used, it shall mean "The City of Gautier,
Mississippi." Where the words "Executive Director" appears is shall mean the City
Manager of the City of Gautier, Mississippi.
21. GUARANTEE
All work must be guaranteed for (1) one year after final acceptance by the Owner against
deficiencies in workmanship and materials.
22. BID SUBMITTAL CHECK LIST
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Bidders should check that the following are completed before submission of bid:
* 22.1 Sealed envelope with outside containing Project Name, Contractor's Name,
Contractor's Address, Contractor's Certificate of Responsibility Number, and a statement
confirming the bid is under $50,000 if applicable;
* 22.2 Acknowledgement of any addenda;
* 22.3 Completed Bid Proposal, including acknowledgement of receipt of addenda, if any;
* 22.4 Completed Bid Schedule with all unit prices and totals filled in;
* 22.5 Completed Request for Permission to Subcontract (1 page);
* 22.6 Certified check or Bid Bond payable to The City of Gautier;
* 22.7 Non-Resident requirements as applicable;
* 22.8 Mississippi State Board of Contractors license attached;
* 22.9 Past Project History / Statement of Qualifications;
* 22.10 Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension;
* 22.11 Certification Regarding Lobbying (if contract may exceed $100,000);
* 22.12 Certification of compliance with Build America, Buy America Act (BABA)
* 22.13 Any additional federal certifications required by federal compliance (see
Attachments A).
This list is intended for information purposes only and does not alleviate Bidders providing all submittals required by the Contract
Documents. All documents required for submission by the contract documents must be executed in its entirety. Failure to complete all
of the applicable requirements may be cause for the proposal to be considered irregular.
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