Site work and paving for a transportation facility in Cleveland, Mississippi. Completed plans call for site work for a transportation facility; and for paving for a transportation facility.

Due to the importance of all bidders having a clear understanding of the scope and requirements for this contract, it is required that bidders attend this meeting. Any changes that may be agreed upon as a result of this meeting will be noted in an addendum sent to all plan holders.The Work includes the following principal items: Expansion of North Ramp, addition of auto parking, and construction of new 100 ft. x 120 ft. hangar. Total Contract Time for completion of the work is one hundred eighty (210) calendar days. Liquidated damages for delay will be in the amount of $1,000.00 per calendar day that the project remains incomplete after the specified completion time. Bid Security: Each BIDDER must deposit with his BID, as Bid Security, a Bid Bond payable to the OWNER in an amount equal to five (5) percent of the total amount Bid, but in no case more than $10,000.00. Contract Security: The Successful BIDDER will be required to furnish separate performance and payment bonds payable to the OWNER. Each bond shall be in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract Price as security for CONTRACTOR'S faithful performance and payment of all obligations under the Contract Documents. No BID may be withdrawn by the BIDDER within one hundred twenty (120) days after actual date of opening thereof. BIDS in the case of corporations not chartered in Mississippi, must be accompanied by proper certificate evidencing that such corporation is authorized to do business in the State of Mississippi. Bids are to be based upon prevailing wages in Bolivar County, Mississippi; and in no case are wages considered less than those predetermined by the Secretary of Labor, a schedule of which is contained in the Contract Documents. The Successful BIDDER whether a resident or nonresident shall be required to comply with all City, County and State licensing and/or permit laws. The Owner reserves the right to refuse to issue a proposal form to a prospective bidder should such bidder be in default for any of the following reasons: (a) Failure to comply with any prequalification regulations of the Owner, if such regulations are cited, or otherwise included, in the proposal as a requirement for bidding. (b) Failure to pay, or satisfactorily settle, all bills due for labor and materials on former contracts in force (with the owner) at the time the owner issues the proposal to a prospective bidder. (c) Contractor default under previous contracts with the Owner. (d) Unsatisfactory work on previous contracts with the Owner. BIDS submitted by mail shall be registered. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all BIDS, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the BIDS received, and to accept the BID which is deemed most favorable to the OWNER at the time and under the conditions stipulated. PN-23381 Question Deadline 08/14/2023 Replies will be issued by Addenda, mailed or delivered to all parties recorded by ENGINEER as having received the Bidding Documents. Contractor inquiries will be received until 5:00 pm, Friday, August 18, 2023. Final Addendum will be issued by 2:00 PM (local time) on Monday, August 21, 2023. Addenda will include responses to all inquiries