1138-21-383-PF-01 The Work consists of rehabilitation of approximately 3,350 linear feet of 8" diameter gravity piping with CIPP Sewer Pipe and associated work. Detailed plans and specifications for the above described work are on file at the Weir Town Hall, 360 Front Street, Weir, MS 39772. Contract Time for the project is forty-five (45) Working Days with a liquidated damages provision of two hundred dollars ($200.00) per calendar day thereafter. The Award, if made, will be made to the lowest and best qualified bidder on the basis of the published quantities. The attention of the Bidder is directed to the fact that this project is being assisted by the United States of America and is subject to Federal Labor Standard Provisions. MINIMUM WAGE RATES for this project have been predetermined by the Secretary of the Department of Labor in accordance with the requirements of Federal regulations governing the expenditure of HUD funds and are set out in the labor regulations contained in the proposal. Minority and Women's business enterprises are solicited to bid on this contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities and equipment, material, and/or supply needs. A certified check or Bid Bond equal to five percent (5%) of the total Bid, made payable to the Town of Weir, must accompany each Bid proposal. All Bidders responding to this Advertisement for Bids must comply with all applicable requirements of Chapters 3 and 5 of Title 31 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, including, but not limited to, the requirements relative to holding a Certificate of Responsibility and payment of a special privilege tax; both items administered by the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors. All Bids received shall display the Bidder's Certificate of Responsibility Number on the outside of the sealed envelope containing his proposal or on the electronic envelope accompanying an electronic bid submittal. The Successful Bidder must provide both a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond (each in the amount of one hundred percent [100%] of the Contract) upon execution of the Contract. No Bidder may withdraw his Bid within Sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Within the limitation of the state law, the Town of Weir reserves the right to reject any or all bids received, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received, or to accept any bid that is deemed most favorable to the Town of Weir. This project is funded through a grant from the Mississippi Community Development Block Grant Program and is a Section 3 covered activity as defined by the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u) (section 3). Contractors and subcontractors are encouraged to provide, to the greatest extent feasible, training, employment, and contracting, opportunities generated by the expenditure of this assistance to low-and very low-income persons and business concerns owned by low-and very low-income persons, or which employ low-and very low-income persons. Preference can be given to businesses that comply with Section 3. The Town of Weir does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admissions or access to or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. The Town of Weir considers itself an equal employment opportunity community and seeks to further fair housing within the Town to the greatest extent possible. Question Deadline 10/28/2023 Questions should be directed to the Engineer. Marty Crowder, P.E., P.S. Crowder Engineering & Surveying, Inc. P.O. Box 1209 1150 West Main Street Ackerman, MS 39735 662-285-2062 ph 662-285-2618 fax