ADVERTISEMENT
FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT
OF DECATUR, MS
2021 SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS – MATERIALS CDBG – PF GRANT #1138-21-163-PF-01
TOWN OF DECATUR, MISSISSIPPI
NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS OF Bio-Walk PACKAGE SYSTEMS
The TOWN OF DECATUR will receive competitive bids for acquiring the following equipment via term bid utilizing Community Development Block Grant Funds:
• Bio-Walk Package System
Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Decatur, Mississippi, located at 66 7th Avenue, Decatur, MS 39327, until 10:00am local time on February 28, 2023.
Detailed specifications for the above-described equipment may be procured at the office of Fontaine Engineering, LLC at 107 East Donald Street Suite 9, Quitman, MS 39355, (601) 776-8910 between 8:00AM and 4:00PM, Local Time, Monday through Thursday, upon payment of $250.00 for each set, which will not be refunded.
Checks are to be made payable to:
Fontaine Engineering, LLC.
Contract time shall be 30 consecutive calendar days from the effective date shown in the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages will be assessed in the amount of the actual costs incurred for each consecutive calendar day beyond the specified contract time.
Special Damages: In addition to the amounts provided for liquidated damages, expenses and other losses, Contractor, in the event of such default, shall pay to the Owner the actual costs, expenses and other losses reasonably incurred by Owner.
All responses to this solicitation for said equipment shall be placed in a sealed envelope marked “2021 Sewer System Improvements” along with the date and time of said proposal opening, and received by Town of Decatur, located at 66 7th Avenue, Decatur, MS 39327. Proposals must be submitted sealed and deposited with the Town of Decatur, Mississippi prior to the hour and date hereinbefore designated. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
Bidders shall also submit a current financial statement, if requested, by the Town of Decatur, Mississippi.
The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended 12 U.S.C. 1701u (Section 3). 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 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 Town of Decatur is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Decatur hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in an contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement 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 Town of Decatur reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities therein.
Honorable Max Anderson, Mayor
Town of Decatur
Publish Dates: February 8
& February 15, 2023
