Street Repair and Overlay Project

The work involved in the project includes the milling, leveling and/or base repair, overlay and striping of various streets in the City of Columbia as described in the Contract Documents. A bid bond or certified check in the amount of 5% of the bid will be required. The bid bond or certified check will be returned immediately to unsuccessful bidders. Bidders are hereby notified that any proposal accompanied by letters qualifying in any manner the condition under which the proposal is tendered will be considered an irregular bid and such proposals will not be considered in making the award. A performance bond, or equal, in the full amount of the contract will be required of the successful bidder. In lieu of a performance bond the successful bidder may post with the City of Columbia, Mississippi, the full amount of the bid, in cash or its equivalent, conditioned for the prompt, proper and efficient performance of the contract; said cash or its equivalent to be held until the successful completion of the project. Attention is called to the fact that contracts exceeding $50,000 require contractors to be licensed under applicable laws of the State of Mississippi and have a certificate of responsibility. 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, equipment, material and/or supply needs. The City of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Columbia hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract, entered into pursuant to this advertisement, all 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, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status in consideration for an award. Bid preparation will be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders bound in the Documents. The City of Columbia reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any and/or all bids.

Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.