Hernando Street Paving Project - September 2024

Background
The Hernando Street Paving Project is initiated by the City of Hernando, aimed at improving local infrastructure. The project is part of the city's ongoing efforts to enhance road conditions and ensure safe transportation for residents and visitors.

The contract will be awarded following a competitive bidding process, with an emphasis on compliance with state laws and regulations.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for the paving of Hernando Street as specified in the project plans and contract documents. Bidders must obtain these documents from the project engineer's office for a fee of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable.

The contractor must possess a Certificate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors. Additionally, contractors are encouraged to engage MBE/WBE businesses for subcontracting opportunities where applicable. A bid bond of 5% of the bid price is required, and upon award, the successful bidder must provide a performance bond equal to 100% of the contract amount to ensure project completion and payment for all associated labor, materials, and services.

Period of Performance
The contract work is scheduled to commence after the bid opening on August 30, 2024, with specific timelines to be determined based on project requirements.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed on Hernando Street in Hernando, Mississippi.