2026 Asphalt Street Overlays and Street Repairs Project

The Town of Tunica is seeking bids for the 2026 Asphalt Street Overlays and Street Repairs Project. The project includes various items such as mobilization, unclassified excavation, road stripping excavation, crushed stone, hot mix asphalt, cold milling of bituminous pavements, maintenance of traffic, and thermoplastic edge stripes. The project is expected to be completed within 35 working days, and the contractor must begin construction activities within 45 calendar days of contract execution. The bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond payable to the Town of Tunica for five percent of the total amount of the Bid. Some key points to note are: • The project is expected to be funded under the provisions of House Bill 1353 (2022 Mississippi Regular Legislative Session) and House Bill 603 (2023 Mississippi Regular Legislative Session) • The Town of Tunica will affirmatively insure that disadvantaged and woman-owned business enterprises will be afforded the full opportunity to submit bids • The contract will be subject to all applicable sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended • Liquidated damages shall be $400 per day for each working day in excess of 35 working days • The contractor must satisfy themselves of the accuracy of the estimated quantities in the bid schedule by examination of the site and a review of the drawings and the specifications • Payment will be made on the actual quantity of each item installed and accepted • The quantities of items may be increased or decreased for which payment will be made at the unit price bid • The location of some work items may be changed from that shown on the construction plans and such change in location shall be made at the unit price bid for the various items involved