The Madison County Board of Supervisors is seeking sealed or electronic bids for the “Reunion Parkway Ditch Improvement” project, which will enhance the capacity of approximately 2,750 linear feet of existing drainage ditch between Reunion Parkway and I‑55. The contract is a lump‑sum, bid‑priced construction effort that includes clearing, grading, excavation, erosion control, mulching, installation of limestone, rip‑rap, geotextile, temporary traffic control, and site restoration. Bidders must provide a 5 % bid bond, a certificate of responsibility, and be prepared to furnish performance and payment bonds equal to the contract amount. The work must commence within ten days of a Notice to Proceed and be completed within 70 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for overruns.
• Scope: clearing & grubbing, fence & pipe removal, channel excavation (≈8,800 CY), topsoil and ground preparation, limestone, mulch, erosion control blankets, rip‑rap, geotextile, temporary silt fence, traffic maintenance, mobilization, and related site work.
• Bid submission: sealed bids to Madison County Chancery Clerk (Canton, MS) or electronic PDF via county website, due 11 A.M. Oct 15 2026.
• Mandatory documents: Certificate of Responsibility, Bid Bond (5 % of base bid), non‑collusion affidavit, insurance certificates, and, if applicable, non‑resident bidder documentation.
• Performance requirements: 70‑day completion window, liquidated damages, 100 % performance & payment bonds, compliance with Mississippi Standard Specifications (2017).
• Evaluation: award based on lowest responsive bid that meets all qualifications; award expected within 60 days of bid receipt.