Opportunity
Mississippi Procurement Portal #3170035596
Airfield Asphalt Surface Treatment and Marking at James H. Easom Field Airport
Posted
April 22, 2026
Respond By
May 14, 2026
Identifier
3170035596
NAICS
237990, 237310
The City of Newton, Mississippi is seeking bids for airfield improvements at James H. Easom Field Airport. - Government Buyer: - City of Newton, Mississippi - Contracting office: Newton City Hall - Engineering support: Neel-Schaffer, Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Airfield Asphalt Surface Treatment and Marking - Application of asphalt surface treatment to airfield pavement - Airfield marking improvements - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or product brands are named in the solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contract duration is 14 calendar days from award; $500 per day liquidated damages for late completion - Compliance with Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages - 0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal, but good faith effort documentation required - Adherence to federal provisions: Buy American Preferences, Equal Employment Opportunity - Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi law and provide appropriate bonding - Pre-bid conference strongly recommended at the airport - Places of Performance and Key Locations: - James H. Easom Field Airport (project site) - Newton City Hall (bid submission/contracting office) - FAA Jackson Airports District Office and Mississippi Department of Transportation (oversight/government coordination)
Description
The City of Newton is requesting sealed bids for improvements to the James H. Easom Field Airport, specifically for Airfield Asphalt Surface Treatment and Marking. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Airport Conference Room at the James H. Easom Field Airport. Bids must be submitted by May 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time, either in person or electronically. The contract time for the base bid is 14 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays. The project is subject to various federal provisions including the Davis-Bacon Act and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation requirements.