Airfield Asphalt Surface Treatment and Markings

Neel-Schaffer, Inc., acting as engineers, planners, surveyors, environmental scientists, and landscape architects, is issuing this solicitation on behalf of the City of Newton for improvements to James H. Easom Field Airport. The project involves airfield asphalt surface treatment and marking, including pavement markings, asphalt crack repair, and a slurry seal. The base contract time is 21 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $300.00 per day thereafter. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Airport Conference Room at James H. Easom Field Airport. Bids are due by 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, May 21, 2026, and can be submitted electronically via www.neel-schafferplans.com or by hand delivery to Newton City Hall. The solicitation includes federal provisions such as Davis-Bacon Act requirements, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals (0%), Executive Order 11246, and Buy American Preferences. Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi Law and possess a current Certificate of Responsibility.