Sealed bids for the South Industrial Road Phase 2 roadway construction project, Federal-Aid Project No. STBG-0300-00(006)LPA/109736-801000, will be received no later than 11:00 A.M. Local Time, October 27, 2026, in the office of the city clerk, located at 2373 South Church Avenue, Louisville, Mississippi 39339 or electronically via www.neel-schafferplans.com. All bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. When bids are submitted electronically, the same requirements for submitting sealed bids shall apply. Electronic bids shall be submitted online at www.neel-schafferplans.com and shall include a document representing the cover of the envelope containing the aforementioned criteria.The work shall consist essentially of construction of two-lane paved roadway and bridge. 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, set forth in the Contract Provisions.The City of Louisville 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, or national origin in consideration for an award.The contract Documents are being made available electronically and via paper copy (if requested). Plan holders are required to register for an account at www.neel-schafferplans.com to view and order Bid Documents. All plan holders are required to have a valid email address for registration. Bid documents are non-refundable and must be purchased through the website. Electronic Bids will be received at www.neel-schafferplans.com. For questions regarding website registration, online orders, or electronic bidding, please contact Plan House Printing at (662) 407-0193.The proposal and contract documents in its entirety shall be submitted electronically or in a sealed envelope to the office of the city clerk, located at 2373 South Church Avenue, Louisville, Mississippi 39339 prior to the hour and date above designated. No stripped bids will be accepted.Each bid shall be accompanied by a Cashier’s check, 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 Louisville as bid security. Bidders shall also submit a current financial statement, if requested by the Owner. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount.No bidder may withdraw his bid within (60) days after the date of actual bid opening, without Owner’s consent. Work to be performed shall be in accordance with the Mississippi Road and Bridge Construction (the 2017 edition) 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 2017 Edition of the Mississippi Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, adopted by the Mississippi Department of Transportation, as referred to herein, may be purchased from the Mississippi Department of Transportation.The attention of Bidders is directed to the provisions of Subsection 102.07 pertaining to irregular proposals and rejection of bids.CITY OF LOUISVILLE, MISSISSIPPIPUBLISH:September 25, 2026October 2, 2026