SECTION 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF OCEAN SPRINGS FORT BAYOU AREA WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS – MANHOLE REPLACEMENT ALONG GUILFORD ROAD General Notice: The City of Ocean Springs (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: FORT BAYOU AREA WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS – MANHOLE REPLACEMENT ALONG GUILFORD ROAD Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Office of the City Clerk located at 1018 Porter Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564, until Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. and the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the following Work: The replacement of two manholes approximately 11 feet apart on the west side of Guilford Road. Bids are requested for the following Contract: FORT BAYOU AREA WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS – MANHOLE REPLACEMENT ALONG GUILFORD ROAD Obtaining the Bidding Documents: Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: www.oceanspringsbids.com or www.neel-schafferplans.com Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders must register with the designated website as a plan holder. All plan holders are required to have a valid email address for registration. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website. All bid documents must be purchased through the website. The cost of bid documents is non-refundable. For information regarding online orders for the purchase of original paper copies and the website registration, please contact Plan House Printing at 228-248-0181. For information regarding this project, contact Neel-Schaffer's office at 228-696- 2649 in Pascagoula, Mississippi. For an electronic bid, documents can be downloaded from Plan House Printing. Electronic bids shall be submitted at www.oceanspringsbids.com. For any questions relating to the electronic bidding process, please call Plan House Printing at 662-407-0193. A Pre-Bid Conference if necessary, will be scheduled by Addendum. Instructions to Bidders. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. NEEL-SCHAFFER, INC. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 00 11 13-2 Funding Requirements. This project is subject to Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. § 1701u) ("Section 3"). Section 3 requires that, to the greatest extent feasible, hiring, and contracting opportunities be afforded to low- and very low-income persons. This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: City of Ocean Springs By: Christine Millard Title: City Clerk Date: 10/15/25 & 10/22/25 IPL0281509 Oct 15,22 2025