Bid Solicitation for Replacement of City Fire Hydrants in Pass Christian, MS

Background
The City of Pass Christian, Mississippi, is seeking bids for the construction project aimed at replacing fire hydrants within the city. This initiative is part of the city's commitment to maintaining and improving its public safety infrastructure.

Work Details
The project involves the removal and replacement of 20 fire hydrants. Some hydrants will require the installation of new isolation valves along with new lead pipes and joint restraints.

Other locations will necessitate the removal of existing hydrants and lead pipes to the mainline tee, which may involve complete replacement of the entire fire hydrant assembly. The contractor will be responsible for all surface restoration associated with this work.

The City will provide the new fire hydrants and any necessary isolation valves, while the contractor must supply valve boxes, concrete pads around valves, labor, and all incidentals required for construction.

Period of Performance
The contract work is expected to commence following the bid award and may not begin until a Notice to Proceed is issued, which could take up to 90 days after contract award.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed in Pass Christian, Mississippi.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must possess a current commercial contractor’s license from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors in a classification that allows them to perform the work described. A certified check or bank draft payable to the City of Pass Christian or a satisfactory Bid Bond equal to 5% of the total bid must accompany each bid.

Bidders are encouraged to utilize small and minority-owned business enterprises.