Construction of Chickasaw Heritage Center Natchez Trace Intersection

The City of Tupelo, Mississippi is soliciting sealed or electronic bids for the design‑build construction of an access‑drive intersection connecting the Chickasaw Heritage Center to the Natchez Trace Parkway. The scope includes earthwork, storm‑drainage, sub‑base preparation, paving, and striping, with all quantities defined in the contract documents. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to 5 % of the total bid and, for bids over $50,000, include a current certificate of responsibility. The bid deadline is 10:00 a.m. on September 29 2026, with electronic submission available via the city’s bidding portal. Preference will be given to Mississippi‑resident contractors and to minority‑ and women‑owned businesses. • Project location: Chickasaw Heritage Center, Natchez Trace Intersection, Tupelo, MS • Procurement method: Sealed or electronic bids (Invitation for Bid) • Estimated contract type: Construction (highway/roadway) • Required documents: Bid bond (5 %), certificate of responsibility (if > $50 k) • Submission deadline: 10:00 a.m., September 29 2026 (electronic or hard‑copy) • Evaluation: Preference to local and MBEs/WBEs; bids may be held up to 90 days for review.