Site work for a water / sewer project in Laurel, Mississippi. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The USDA Forest Service, Chickasawhay Ranger District is seeking proposals for a design/build ABA compliant Fishing Pier at Turkey Fork Lake. The pier will be located at the Turkey Fork Lake Recreational Day Use Area near Sandhill, MS in Greene County. The overall goal is to construct an ABA complaint fishing pier using materials that are longer lasting and require less maintenance than a traditional wooden pier. The proposed Fishing Pier should be approximately 8-10 feet in width and meet the United States Access Board Guidelines and Standards for Fishing Piers and Platforms at Recreation Facilities as well as any and all other local, federal or state guidelines for pier construction. Pier must also meet ADA/ABA standards and provisions for Recreation Facilities Fishing Piers and Platforms. Length of the pier should be approximately 50-75 feet long, but overall length will be determined by available funding. Bids should include a cost per linear foot for funding purposes. The proposed pier should also be constructed in a manner for additional add on in the future. Pier must be floating with preference given to designs that are the least complicated for additional add on. Average water level depth at pier location is approximately 3 feet. Contractors are encouraged to do a site visit prior to bid submission. Pier location is at an active day use area and it will be the contractor's responsibility to determine how best for them to access the site during construction. Forest Service representatives will be available to discuss possible routes. Any damage to the area due to contractors work shall be the responsibility of the contractor to remedy. Prospective bidders will be responsible for submitting a proposal that shall include drawings of the proposed pier and material/installation specifications for products to be used. Proposals will be evaluated on meeting ABA compliance, durability of materials and cost of maintenance. Contractors will be evaluated on Past Performance, Technical Proposal, and Price. Award will be made to the contractor with the lowest price technically acceptable. The magnitude of this construction project is Between $25,000 and $100,000