The Project consists of: Improving the Southgate Subdivision sanitary sewer system by upgrading approximately 5,500 linear feet of gravity sewer main, connecting approximately 66 services to the new system, and tying into the existing sewer. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis, with additive alternate bid items as indicated in the Bid Form. Copies of the Plans, Specifications, and other Bidding Documents are on file and open for public inspection at the office of the Engineer, Engineering Service, at 115 Aerosmith Drive, Richland, Mississippi, 39218. A complete set of Bidding Documents are available through Plan House Printing. Those interested in viewing or obtaining documents or submitting an electronic bid are required to register online. Registration requires a valid email address. Bidders will be required to provide Bid security according to the requirements in Document 00 21 16 -Instructions to Bidders. The successful bidder must comply with Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 and its associated regulations (24 C.F.R., Part 75). CDBG regulations governing the grant require that, to the greatest extent feasible opportunities for contracting, subcontracting, training and employment arising in connection with this CDBG project will be extended to Section 3 businesses, Targeted Section 3 Workers and Section 3 Workers. Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprises are solicited to bid on this contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities, equipment, material and/or supply needs. The City of Richland is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and hereby notifies all bidders will be afforded the full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual preference, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status in consideration for an award. The successful bidder must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act which requires that all laborers and mechanics shall be paid at rates not less than those determined by the Department of Labor to be prevailing for the locality in which the project is located. The successful bidder must comply with the Build America, Buy America Act enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Pub. L. 117-58 Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities and to accept or reject any or all Bids. Bidder shall submit all questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents to Engineer in writing. Contact information and submittal procedures for such questions are as follows: A. Jake Shelby, P.E. jshelby@engservice.com 601-939-8737 Question Deadline 11/28/2023