INVITATION FOR BIDS DHUD FORMAT 4238-A   Separate sealed bids or electronic bids for the construction of DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, CDBG NO. 1200-23-367-PF-01 will be received by the TOWN OF TUTWILER at their board room at 201 TALLAHATCHIE STREET, TUTWILER, MS 38963 until 10:00 A.M. TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026. at which times all Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Electronic bids will be received until the designated date and time via electronic online bid submission through www.cceplanroom.com.   The project consists of 5170 Linear Feet of Grading of Ditched, 797 Linear Feet of Drainage Pipes and Inlets along Alma St., Flowers St. and First St.   Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the TOWN OF TUTWILER, marked on the outside as "BID FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, CDBG NO. 1200-23-367-PF-01.” Any bid for a sum in excess of $50,000.00 shall contain on the outside or exterior of the envelope of such bid the contractor's current certificate of responsibility number, and no bid shall be opened or considered unless such contractor's current certificate number appears on the outside or exterior of the envelope or unless there appears a statement on the outside or exterior of such envelope to the effect that the bid enclosed does not exceed $50,000.000.   Bids will be accepted only under the name of the Bidder to whom contract documents have been issued by Plan House Printing, on behalf of the Engineer, and whose name appears on the official list of Planholders maintained by Plan House Printing.   Contract Documents, including Drawings and Specifications, are on file at the TOWN OF TUTWILER at their CITY HALL at 201 TALLAHATCHIE STREET, TUTWILER, MS 38963 and at the Office of Cook Coggin Engineers, Inc., 703 Crossover Road, Tupelo, Mississippi 38801.   Registering for a free account at www.cceplanroom.com will enable bidders to view and/or order Contract Documents online and/or complete the electronic bidding process. The only requirement for registration is a valid email address. Questions regarding website registration, online orders and/or electronic bidding shall be directed Plan House Printing at (662) 407-0193.   Contract Documents are distributed from Plan House Printing and Graphics, 607 West Main Street, Tupelo, MS 38804. All payments for Bid Documents are non-refundable and shall be made payable to Plan House Printing and Graphics, 607 West Main Street, Tupelo, MS 38804.   A certified check or bank draft, payable to the order of the “TOWN OF TUTWILER”negotiable U.S. Government bonds (at par value), or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an accepted Surety, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total of the Bid shall be submitted with each bid.   For Bidders submitting bids electronically, the bond submitted must be either a bond issued by the Surety in electronic format or the original hard copy of the bid bond must be submitted to the TOWN OF TUTWILER, AT THE BOARD ROOM AT TOWN HALL, 201 TALLAHATCHIE STREET, TUTWILER, MS 38963 (OWNER) prior to bid opening in order for the bid to be valid.   The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Payment Bond and Performance Bond each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract amount.   This project is financed by a Community Development Block Grant and is subject to the rules and regulations thereof.   The successful bidder must comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u). CDBG regulations governing the grant require that, to the greatest extent feasible opportunities for contracting, subcontracting, training and employment arising in connection with this CDBG project will be extended to Section 3 businesses and Section 3 residents.   Minority and Woman Owned 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 TOWN OF TUTWILER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and hereby notifies all Bidders 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, sexual preference, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status in consideration for an award.   The successful bidder must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act which requires that all laborers and mechanics shall be paid at rates not less than those determined by the Department of Labor to be prevailing for the locality in which the project is located.   The successful bidder must comply with the Build America, Buy America Act enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Pub. L. 117-58.   The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informality in the best interest of the Owner.   Bids may be held by the Owner for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the opening of Bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders, prior to awarding of the Contract.   MAYOR NICHOLE HARRIS TOWN OF TUTWILER 3/5, 3/12/2026 #12124554