INVITATION FOR BIDS
DHUD FORMAT 4238-A
Separate and sealed bids or electronic bids for the construction of AMORY CDBG STORM
SHELTERS CDBG NO. 1138-24-104-PF-03 will be received by the CITY OF AMORY at
their board room at 109 FRONT ST., AMORY, MS 38821 until 10:00 A.M., FRIDAY THE
10TH OF JULY 2026 at which times all Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Electronic bids will be received until the designated date and time via electronic online bid
submission through www.cceplanroom.com.
The Project consists of the construction of Community Storm Shelters & Parking Lot.
Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the CITY OF AMORY,
marked on the outside as "BID FOR AMORY CDBG STORM SHELTERS, CDBG NO. 1138-
24-104-PF-03” Any bid for a sum in excess of $50,000.00 shall contain on the outside or
exterior of the envelope of such bid the contractor's current certificate of responsibility
number, and no bid shall be opened or considered unless such contractor's current
certificate number appears on the outside or exterior of the envelope or unless there
appears a statement on the outside or exterior of such envelope to the effect that the bid
enclosed does not exceed $50,000.000.
Bids will be accepted only under the name of the Bidder to whom contract documents
have been issued by Plan House Printing, on behalf of the Engineer, and whose name
appears on the official list of Planholders maintained by Plan House Printing.
Contract Documents, including Drawings and Specifications, are on file at the CITY OF
AMORY, 109 FRONT ST., AMORY, MS 38821 and at the Office of Cook Coggin
Engineers, Inc., 703 Crossover Road, Tupelo, Mississippi 38801.
Bidders are encouraged to register for an account at www.cceplanroom.com to view
and/or order Contract Documents. The only requirement for registration is a valid email
address. Contract Documents are only available from Plan House Printing and Graphics,
607 West Main Street, Tupelo, MS 38804. Questions regarding website registration and
online orders please contact Plan House Printing at (662) 407-0193.
Contract Documents are issued to potential Bidders from Plan House Printing and Graphics,
607 West Main Street, Tupelo, MS 38804. Bidders may opt to purchase Contract
Documents online at www.cceplanroom.com. All payments for Bid Documents are non-
refundable and shall be made payable to Plan House Printing and Graphics, 607 West Main
Street, Tupelo, MS 38804.
A certified check or bank draft, payable to the order of the “CITY OF AMORY” negotiable
U.S. Government bonds (at par value), or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder
and an accepted Surety, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total of the Bid
shall be submitted with each bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a
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Payment Bond and Performance Bond each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract
amount.
This project is financed by a Community Development Block Grant and is subject to the
rules and regulations thereof.
The successful bidder must comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development
Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u). CDBG regulations governing the grant require that, to the
greatest extent feasible opportunities for contracting, subcontracting, training and
employment arising in connection with this CDBG project will be extended to Section 3
businesses and Section 3 residents.
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 AMORY 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.
The successful bidder must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act which requires that all
laborers and mechanics shall be paid at rates not less than those determined by the
Department of Labor to be prevailing for the locality in which the project is located.
The successful bidder must comply with the Build America, Buy America Act enacted as
part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Pub. L. 117-58.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informality in the
best interest of the Owner.
Bids may be held by the Owner for a period not to exceed 60 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.
MAYOR ZACK MCGONAGILL
CITY OF AMORY
Publish: June 10, 17, 2026
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