Work on which proposals are invited consists of furnishing and installing approximately 310 linear feet of new roadway extending Railroad Street from Porter Avenue to Querens Avenue. The work includes demolition, paving, sidewalk, curb and gutter, sub-surface drainage and striping. The maximum time allowable for completion of said project is ninety (90) calendar days following the CIity's written order to commence . 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 Biloxi 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. Such security to be forfeited as liquidated damages, not penalty, by any bidder who fails to carry out the terms of the accepted Bid and/or execute the Contract and Post Performance and Payment Bond as required within the time specified. All persons having a contract with the City of Biloxi must adhere to the City's policy concerning non discrimination without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, or handicap. On bids which equal or exceed $75,000, 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 $75,000 will be marked on the outside that the bid contained within does not exceed $75,000. The requirement for including a certificate of responsibility, or a statement that the bid enclosed does not exceed seventy-five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00), 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. 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. All questions shall be in writing and directed via email to richie.ashley@neel-schaffer.com. The question period will end 7 calendar days prior to the bid opening date. Question Deadline 11/08/2023 The City 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 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.