Renovation of a water / sewer project in Starkville, Mississippi. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

Work on which proposals are invited consists of abrasive blasting and recoating of the interior and exterior of a 500,000 gallon elevated water storage tank. The maximum time allowable for completion of said project is ninety (90) calendar days following the City's written order to commence (Notice to Proceed). The successful bidder will be required to furnish a 100% Payment and Performance Bond if the bid equals or exceeds $25,000. If the bid is less than $25,000, the City of Starkville may elect to make a lump sum payment at the completion of the job, in which case a payment and performance bond shall not be required. Proposals must be accompanied by a Proposal Guaranty consisting of a Bid Bond, Cashier's Check, or Certified Check in the amount of 5% of the amount of the bid. All persons having a contract with the City of Starkville must adhere to the City's policy concerning nondiscrimination without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, or handicap. On bids which equal or exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000), Certificate of Responsibility number issued by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors shall be written on the outside of the envelope containing the bids. Bids of less than $50,000 will be marked on the outside that the bid contained within does not exceed $50,000. When bids are submitted electronically, the requirement for including a certificate of responsibility, or a statement that the bid enclosed does not exceed $50,000, on the exterior of the bid envelope shall be deemed in compliance by including the same information as an attachment with the electronic bid submittal. In compliance with the laws of the State of Mississippi, in choosing materials for the project, the successful bidder shall be required to give preference to materials grown, produced, prepared, made, or manufactured within the State of Mississippi. The foregoing notwithstanding, no preference shall be given to materials grown, produced, prepared, made, or manufactured in the State of Mississippi when other materials of like quality produced outside the State of Mississippi may be purchased or secured at less cost, or any other materials of better quality produced outside the State of Mississippi can be secured at a reasonable cost. The Contractor shall not use any materials on the project that are grown, produced, prepared, made, or manufactured outside of the United States. If such materials are not available, then those which are grown, produced, prepared, made, or manufactured outside the United States may be used. Bidders should direct questions to John Cunningham, P.E. at john.cunningham@neel-schaffer.com. Questions may be submitted until 5:00 P.M., seven (7) calendar days prior to the bid opening date. The City of Starkville reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in the proposal accepted. No bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. QA deadline 02/29/2024