SECTION 901   ADVERTISEMENT   Richland, MISSISSIPPI   Federal Aid Project No. STP-7325-00(002) LPA/109182-702000   The City Richland, will receive bids for the Old 49 & Carrier Boulevard Intersection Improvements, Federal Aid Project No. STP-7325-00(002)LPA/109182-702000, no later than 10:00 am, Local Time, November 21st, 2025, at the Board Room located at 380 Scarborough Street, Richland, MS 39218. All bids so received will be publicly opened and read aloud.   The work shall consist essentially of the following items:   Widening the intersection, reconstructing the approaches of Aerosmith Drive and Carrier Boulevard, the extension of the existing corrugated metal arched culverts, replacing the existing guardrail and terminal end sections, temporary pavement markings, permanent pavement markings, and the milling, widening, and overlaying Old Highway 49. Also included in this contract will be the installation of a four-way traffic signal system. All other related items of work required to complete the project as shown and specified in the Contract Documents.   The above general outline of features of the work does not in any way limit the responsibility of the contractor to perform all work and furnish all plant, labor, equipment, and materials required by the specifications and the drawings referred to therein.   The attention of bidders is directed to the Contract Provisions governing selection and employment of labor. Minimum wage rates for Federal-Aid projects have been predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and are subject to Public Law 87-581 Work Hours Act of 1962, as set forth in the Contract Provisions.   The City of Richland hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, 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, sex, age, disability, religion, or national origin in consideration for an award.   The contract Documents are on file and may be examined at the following locations:   1. City Hall, 380 Scarborough Street, Richland, MS 39218. 2. Engineering Service, 115 Aerosmith Drive, Richland Mississippi, 39218   All documents required for bidding purposes are being made available via original paper copy through Plan House Printing. Persons interested in acquiring plans and specifications or submitting an electronic bid are required to register for an account at www.engserviceplans.comto view and order Bid Documents. All plan holders are required to have a valid email address for registration. Bid documents may be obtained at the above location upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit and must be  purchased through the website or by phone. For questions regarding website registration or how to place online orders please contact Plan House Printing at (601)-336-6378.   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 (5%) of the total bid price, payable to the City of Richland as bid security. Bidders shall also submit a current financial statement, if requested by the City. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment bond each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount.   The proposal and contract documents in its entirety shall be submitted in a sealed envelope deposited with the City Clerk, 380 Scarborough Street, Richland, MS 39218 prior to the hour and date designated above.   Bidders choosing to submit electronically are required to contact the City of Richland for information regarding electronic bidding requirements.   Work to be performed shall be in accordance with the "Mississippi State Highway Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2017", together with all amendments and/or special provisions and/or addenda to the standards duly approved and adopted, unless otherwise noted in these specifications.   The attention of Bidders is directed to the provisions of Subsection 102.07 pertaining to irregular proposals and rejection of bids.   CITY OF RICHLAND BY Mayor 10/16,10/23/2025     11752607