The project includes Repairing the existing discharge, installing a disinfection basin, aeration, electrical, and widening the lagoon levee roadway. The Contract Time will be One Hundred Fifty (150) consecutive calendar days, and the liquidated damages will be $450 per consecutive calendar day thereafter. This project is covered by HUD Section 3 requirements as set forth in 24 CFR 75 of the federal regulations. In order to comply with these requirements, Section 3 Business Concerns are solicited to bid on this contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities to Section 3 Business Concerns. Preference may be given to a certified Section 3 Business located near the project area as noted in the Section 3 Clause of these specifications. The Town hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this notice, disadvantaged, and women's business enterprises 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, or national origin in consideration for an award. Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi State Law and show a Certificate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors. Each bid shall be accompanied by a Certified Check on a solvent bank or a Bidder's Bond issued by a Surety Company licensed to operate in the State of Mississippi, in the amount of five percent of his bid, payable to the Town of Mize, MS as bid security. The successful Bidder will be required to execute a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100 percent of the Contract, issued by a Surety company licensed to operate in the State of Mississippi. Bidders shall submit a current financial statement if requested by the City. Attorneys-in-fact who sign Payment Bonds must file with each bond a certified and effective dated copy of their Power of Attorney. No Bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) days after date of actual bid opening, without Owner's consent. The Town of Mize furthers its support of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity for all individuals.