INVITATION FOR BIDS The Greater Meridian Health Clinic, Meridian, Mississippi will re- ceive sealed bids for Oktibbeha Clinic Addition and Renovations, Starkville, Mississippi CMA Project # 2018-152 This work will consist of approximately 3740 square feet total. The project will include approximately 3220 square feet of renovation and 520 square feet of new construction. The existing structure is con- ventional wood framing with metal plate connected trusses. The new construction will be composed of conventional wood framing with metal plate connected wood trusses, plywood sheathing and wood siding. The foundation will be conventional continuous and spread footings. The primary use of the structure will be medical/dental clinic, laboratory, x-ray and office space. Complete mechanical and electrical renovations are required in the existing clinic area. There will also be minimal site work associated with the new construction. Bids will be received until 2:00PM local time on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at the office of The Greater Meridian Health Clinic, 2701 Davis Street, Meridian, MS 39301, where at this time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contract Documents will be available and may be examined and obtained at the office of Carter Miller Associates, Ltd., 404 Hwy 19 N, Meridian, MS 601-483-0601. A fee of $100.00 will be required for each set of printed plans and specifications, or $50.00 for an elec- tronic file of documents. All inquiries should be made to Carter Miller Associates, Ltd. office at (601) 483-0601, or mailed to PO. Box 4324, Meridian, MS 39304- 4324. A pre-bid conference will be held at 9.00AM local time at 511 Academy, Starkville, MS 39759, Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Proposals to be submitted in duplicate on form provided with the bidding documents and bids must be accompanied by Security in form of Certified Check or Bid Bond in the amount equal to at least 5% of the amount of the base bid, such security to be forfeited as liquidated damages, not penalty, by any bidder who fails to carry out the terms of the base bid, execute Contract and post-Performance & Payment Bond as required with the time specified. The Bid may not be withdrawn after opening of bids for a period of Sixty (60) days. Bidders must hold a Certificate of Responsibility to comply with Sections 31-3-1 through 31-3-23 Mississippi Code of 1972 and amendments thereto and be licensed by the Mississippi State Tax Commission. As per Section 31-3-21, all bids submitted for pub- lic projects where said bid is in excess of $50,000 shall contain on the outside of the envelope the "contractor's current certificate of responsibility number". No bid shall be opened unless such certifi- cate number appears on the envelope or unless there appears a state- ment on the outside of the envelope to the effect that bid enclosed therewith did not exceed $50,000. The Certificate of Responsibility Number and Statement as thus noted; and the bidder's name and address must be clearly indicated on the outside of the sealed bid envelope or said bid will not be opened and/or considered. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive infor- malities. Attention is directed to provisions for Equal Employment Opportunity and payment of not less than the wages reproduced in the wage rate scale provided in the Specification Documents. This Construction Project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as 70% part of an award to- taling $985,210. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorse- ment, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more infor- mation, please visit HRSA. Gov." INVITATION FOR BIDS The Greater Meridian Health Clinic, Meridian, Mississippi will re- ceive sealed bids for Oktibbeha Clinic Addition and Renovations, Starkville, Mississippi CMA Project # 2018-152 This work will consist of approximately 3740 square feet total. The project will include approximately 3220 square feet of renovation and 520 square feet of new construction. The existing structure is con- ventional wood framing with metal plate connected trusses. The new construction will be composed of conventional wood framing with metal plate connected wood trusses, plywood sheathing and wood siding. The foundation will be conventional continuous and spread footings. The primary use of the structure will be medical/dental clinic, laboratory, x-ray and office space. Complete mechanical and electrical renovations are required in the existing clinic area. There will also be minimal site work associated with the new construction. Bids will be received until 2:00PM local time on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at the office of The Greater Meridian Health Clinic, 2701 Davis Street, Meridian, MS 39301, where at this time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contract Documents will be available and may be examined and obtained at the office of Carter Miller Associates, Ltd., 404 Hwy 19 N, Meridian, MS 601-483-0601. A fee of $100.00 will be required for each set of printed plans and specifications, or $50.00 for an elec- tronic file of documents. All inquiries should be made to Carter Miller Associates, Ltd. office at (601) 483-0601, or mailed to PO. Box 4324, Meridian, MS 39304- 4324. A pre-bid conference will be held at 9.00AM local time at 511 Academy, Starkville, MS 39759, Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Proposals to be submitted in duplicate on form provided with the bidding documents and bids must be accompanied by Security in form of Certified Check or Bid Bond in the amount equal to at least 5% of the amount of the base bid, such security to be forfeited as liquidated damages, not penalty, by any bidder who fails to carry out the terms of the base bid, execute Contract and post-Performance & Payment Bond as required with the time specified. The Bid may not be withdrawn after opening of bids for a period of Sixty (60) days. Bidders must hold a Certificate of Responsibility to comply with Sections 31-3-1 through 31-3-23 Mississippi Code of 1972 and amendments thereto and be licensed by the Mississippi State Tax Commission. As per Section 31-3-21, all bids submitted for pub- lic projects where said bid is in excess of $50,000 shall contain on the outside of the envelope the "contractor's current certificate of responsibility number". No bid shall be opened unless such certifi- cate number appears on the envelope or unless there appears a state- ment on the outside of the envelope to the effect that bid enclosed therewith did not exceed $50,000. The Certificate of Responsibility Number and Statement as thus noted; and the bidder's name and address must be clearly indicated on the outside of the sealed bid envelope or said bid will not be opened and/or considered. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive infor- malities. Attention is directed to provisions for Equal Employment Opportunity and payment of not less than the wages reproduced in the wage rate scale provided in the Specification Documents. This Construction Project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as 70% part of an award to- taling $985,210. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorse- ment, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more infor- mation, please visit HRSA. Gov."