Construction of 2026 MULTIMODAL RAILROAD IMPROVEMENTS

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Separate and sealed bids or electronic bids for the construction of 2026 MULTIMODAL
RAILROAD IMPROVEMENTS, will be received by the MS-AL RAIL AUTHORITY, until 10:00
A.M., LOCAL TIME, ON MONDAY, THE 22ND DAY OF JUNE, 2026 and then publicly
opened and read aloud. Sealed bids will be received until the designated date and time AT
THE CITY HALL OF BELMONT, 94 MAIN STREET, BELMONT, MS 38827. Electronic bids
will be received until the designated date and time via electronic online bid submission
through www.cceplanroom.com.
The proposed project will include the approximate quantities: 50 Tons of Sub-ballast, 410
Tons of Ballast, 440 feet of Trackage (132 lb. Min.) (Class 1 Relay), 2 - No. 8 Turnouts,
and all appurtenances.
The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations: MS-AL RAIL
AUTHORITY, CITY HALL OF BELMONT, 94 MAIN STREET, BELMONT, MS 38827 and
Cook Coggin Engineers, Inc., 703 Crossover Road, Tupelo, Mississippi 38801.
Registering for a free account at www.cceplanroom.com will enable bidders to view and/or
order Contract Documents online and/or complete the electronic bidding process. The only
requirement for account registration is a valid email address. Questions regarding website
registration, online orders and/or electronic bidding shall be directed to Plan House Printing
at (662) 407-0193.
Contract Documents are issued to potential Bidders from Plan House Printing and Graphics,
607 West Main Street, Tupelo, MS 38804. Bidders may opt to purchase Contract
Documents online at www.cceplanroom.com. All payments for Bid Documents are non-
refundable and shall be made payable to Plan House Printing and Graphics, 607 West Main
Street, Tupelo, MS 38804.
Bids will be accepted only under the name of the Bidder to whom contract documents
have been issued by Plan House Printing, on behalf of the Engineer, and whose name
appears on the official list of Planholders maintained by Plan House Printing.
Each bidder must deposit with this bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the
conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. For Bidders submitting bids
electronically, the bond submitted must be either a bond issued by the Surety in electronic
format or the original hard copy of the bid bond must be submitted to the MS-AL RAIL
AUTHORITY, CITY HALL OF BELMONT, 94 MAIN STREET, BELMONT, MS 38827
(OWNER) prior to bid opening in order for the bid to be valid.
No Bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening
thereof.
Simultaneously with his delivery of the executed contract, the Contractor shall furnish
surety bonds subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders.
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All applicable laws, ordinances and the rules and regulations of all authorities having
jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the contract throughout.
Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the site and for reading and being thoroughly
familiar with the Contract Documents. The failure or omission of any Bidder to do any of
the foregoing shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation in respect to this Bid.
A conditional or qualified Bid will not be accepted. Award will be made to the lowest
responsible, responsive Bidder.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all Bids.
BRANDON PHARR, PRESIDENT
MS-AL RAIL AUTHORITY
Publish: May 7, 14, 2026
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