ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received at City Hall-City of Tutwiler-City Clerk located at 201 Tallahatchie Street, Tutwiler, MS 38963 until 12:00 p.m.(noon) January 27, 2023 for furnishing the City of Tutwiler with the following:
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BLUES PARK WALKING TRAIL PHASE 1A
187 North Second Street, Tutwiler, Mississippi. There will be a Pre-Bid Conference at Blues Park site 187 North Second Street Tutwiler, MS on January 11, 2023 at 11:00a.m. Plans & Specifications can be viewed on Line by going to WWW.MRPLANROOM.COM. Plans specifications and attendant deposit information available from Memphis Reprographics-6178 Macon Road Memphis, TN 38134 Phone:901-381-9811
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JO ANN A. WALTERS, DECEASED
PAM FORTNER AND
CINDY PENNINGTON, PETITIONERS NO. 2022-36-2
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 21st day of December, 2022, by the Chancery Court of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, in Cause No. 2022-36-2, to the undersigned Co-Executors upon the Estate of Jo Ann A. Walters, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said Estate to present the same to the Clerk of said Court for probate and registration according to the law within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this Notice, or they will be forever barred.
This the 29th day of December, 2022.
/s/ PAM FORTNER, Co-Executor of the Estate of Jo Ann A. Walters
/s/ CINDY PENNINGTON, Co-Executor of the Estate of Jo Ann A. Walters
Of counsel:
LAW OFFICE OF ROB TYNER
ROB TYNER MSB NO. 99253
P.O. BOX 179
SUMNER, MS 38957
662-375-8756
662-375-8694 (fax)
Rob@robtynerlaw.com
Solicitor
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HARRY WALTER ROSS, III, DECEASED CAUSE NO: 2022-40
EVAN R. ROSS, ADMINISTRATOR
SUMMONS
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF TALLAHATCHIE
TO: Any and all heirs of Harry Walter Ross, III, Deceased
You have been made a respondent in the petition filed in this Court by Evan R. Ross, who is the Administrator of the Estate of Harry Walter Ross, III, Deceased, who has filed a Petition for Determination of Heirs-at-Law.
You are summoned to appear and answer said Petition for Determination of Heirs-at-Law filed in this action at 10:00 a.m. on the 27th day of February, 2023, in the Chancery Court of Tallahatchie County, 1 Court Sq., Charleston, Mississippi, 38921.
No answer is required in this matter; however, you may mail or hand deliver a written response to the Petition filed in this action to J. Blake Douglas, 829 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite #1, Oxford, Mississippi 38655.
YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED NO LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE 12th DAY OF JANUARY, 2023, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS. IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE MONEY OR OTHER RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT/PETITION.
You must also file the original of your Response with the Clerk of this Court within a reasonable time afterward.
Issued under my hand and official seal of said Court, this, the 4th day of January, 2023.
Anita Greenwood, Chancery Clerk of Tallahatchie County
Issued by:
J. Blake Douglas, MSB #106048
Tannehill Carmean, PLLC
829 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite #1
Oxford, Mississippi 38655
(662)236-9996
blake@tannehillcarmean.com
Counsel for the Estate of Harry Walter Ross, III, Deceased
EAST TALLAHATCHIE SCHOOL DISTRICT
PUBLIC NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID FOR AGRICULTURAL LEASE
To all persons interested in the following described Agricultural Lands in the Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, to wit:
Section 16, Township 23 North, Range 2 East
84.03 cultivatable acres, m/l located in the W 1/2 & S 1/2 of the section all being in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
You are hereby notified that sealed bids to lease for the Agricultural Lease on the above described Sixteenth Section Lands, or lands in lieu thereof, may be filed with the Superintendent of Education of East Tallahatchie School District located at 411 East Chestnut Street, Charleston, Mississippi 38921, on or before 3:00 p.m. on the 20th day of January 2023. The sealed bids shall be submitted for the ENTIRE PARCEL and must include 100% of the amount bid for that parcel. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, and shall be plainly marked on the outside of the envelope “AGRICULTURAL BID” #16-23N-2E on approximately 84.03 acres, m/l, addressed
East Tallahatchie School District
Mike Ainsworth, 16th Section Land Manager
Agricultural Bid, 16-23N-2E, containing 84.03 acres
411 East Chestnut Street
Charleston, Mississippi 38921
All bids will be opened at 3:00 p.m. on the 20th day of January 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter. The Board reserves the right to reduce the term and reject all bids, but if any bid is accepted, the Board will award said Agricultural Lease pursuant to Miss. Code of 1972 Sec. 29-3-81 as amended, provided that East Tallahatchie School Board shall have the right to reject any and/or all bids.
The East Tallahatchie School Board receives an acceptable bid in response to the advertisement for the leasing of the above described property and elects to hold a public auction among those submitted bids. The successful bidder at said auction will be awarded a five-year lease agreement with said Board.
East Tallahatchie School District
Marvell Hudson, Superintendent
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
The City of Charleston requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services for work related to the implementation of approved FY 2023 CDBG project(s). You are invited to submit a proposal, in accordance with this request, to the Office of the City Clerk, City of Charleston; 135 Court Square; P O Box 420; Charleston, MS 38921, no later than 4 p.m. on January 30, 2023
The Engineer will be responsible for preparing project cost estimates for application preparation and if awarded, the selected Engineer will provide all engineering services through project closeout in accordance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies. The scope of work includes but is not limited to the following: 1) prepare plans and specifications, 2) distribute bid documents, 3) assist in bid opening and prepare bid tabulation, 4) assist in the execution of construction contracts, 5) hold pre-construction conference, and 6) perform construction inspection including periodic reports to the City of Charleston and approve all payment requests.
The City of Charleston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Charleston encourages Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals. The City of Charleston also encourages Section 3 eligible businesses to submit proposals. Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended (12 U.S.C. 17010) requires, to the greatest extent feasible, that the City of Charleston and its contractors that participate in the above referenced Program give opportunities for job training and employment to lower incomes residents of the City of Charleston Section 3 also requires that contracts for work in connection with the Section 3 area be awarded to Section 3 eligible business concerns.
One (1) original and six (6) copies of the proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the following language: “Proposal for CDBG Engineering Services.” Proposals will be evaluated on the following factors: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points) and Capacity for Performance (20 points). To be evaluated properly, the following must be addressed in detail:
Qualifications – List of qualifications of persons to be assigned to project;
Experience – Information regarding the firm’s experience and the projects previously undertaken, including the type and amount of grants awarded, the projects activities, and the status of the projects;
Capacity for Performance – Identify the number and title of staff assigned to provide services.
The City of Charleston Board of Commissioners will meet to evaluate each proposal. The City of Charleston may hold proposals for a period of not to exceed thirty (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the content of the proposals and investigating the qualifications of the firms and assigned individuals. The City of Charleston reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals.
Subject to CDBG award(s) and the removal of all environmental conditions, the City of Charleston will award a contract with the qualified individual or firm whose proposal has the highest number of cumulative points issued by the board and determined to be the most advantageous to the City of Charleston, price and other factors considered. The contract will include scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. An individual contract will be executed for each awarded project, and the contract will be on a fixed price basis. The City of Charleston has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.
ABANDONED AUTO AUCTION
Auction for these vehicles will be Friday, January 27th, 2023 at 2 p.m., Mitchell’s Repair Shop, 139 S. Franklin Street, Charleston, MS 38921 (662) 647-3601
2012 Chevrolet Malibu
Color: Brown
VIN: 1G1ZD5E08CF328410
Odometer: ?
2005 Chevrolet Surburban
Color: Blue
VIN: 1GNFK16Z35J116690
Odometer: ?
2012 Trailer
Color: ?
VIN: 15DR19201CA330160
Odometer: ?
2015 Honda Accord
Color: Gray
VIN: 1HGCR3F87FA031722
Odometer: ?
2013 Buick Lacrosse
Color: Brown
VIN: 1G4GC5E36DF225785
Odometer: ?
2020 Hyundai Elantra
Color: Blue
VIN: 5NPD74LF2LH564969
Odometer: ?
2006 Chrysler 300
Color: Gray
VIN: 2C3KA53G37H743094
Odometer: ?
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
The Town of Sumner requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services for work related to the implementation of approved FY 2022 CDBG project(s). You are invited to submit a proposal, in accordance with this request, to the Office of the Town Clerk, Town of Sumner; 507 Walnut Street; Post Office Box 397; Sumner, Mississippi 38957, no later than 4 p.m. on February 6, 2023.
The Engineer will be responsible for preparing project cost estimates for application preparation and if awarded, the selected Engineer will provide all engineering services through project closeout in accordance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies. The scope of work includes but is not limited to the following: 1) prepare plans and specifications, 2) distribute bid documents, 3) assist in bid opening and prepare bid tabulation, 4) assist in the execution of construction contracts, 5) hold pre-construction conference, and 6) perform construction inspection including periodic reports to the Town of Sumner and approve all payment requests.
The Town of Sumner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Sumner encourages Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals. The Town of Sumner also encourages Section 3 eligible businesses to submit proposals. Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended (12 U.S.C. 17010) requires, to the greatest extent feasible, that the Town of Sumner and its contractors that participate in the above referenced Program give opportunities for job training and employment to lower incomes residents of the Town of Sumner Section 3 also requires that contracts for work in connection with the Section 3 area be awarded to Section 3 eligible business concerns.
One (1) original and six (6) copies of the proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the following language: “Proposal for CDBG Engineering Services.” Proposals will be evaluated on the following factors: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points) and Capacity for Performance (20 points). To be evaluated properly, the following must be addressed in detail:
Qualifications – List of qualifications of persons to be assigned to project;
Experience – Information regarding the firm’s experience and the projects previously undertaken, including the type and amount of grants awarded, the projects activities, and the status of the projects;
Capacity for Performance – Identify the number and title of staff assigned to provide services.
The Town of Sumner Board of Aldermen will meet to evaluate each proposal. The Town of Sumner may hold proposals for a period of not to exceed thirty (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the content of the proposals and investigating the qualifications of the firms and assigned individuals. The Town of Sumner reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals.
Subject to CDBG award(s) and the removal of all environmental conditions, the Town of Sumner will award a contract with the qualified individual or firm whose proposal has the highest number of cumulative points issued by the board and determined to be the most advantageous to the Town of Sumner, price and other factors considered. The contract will include scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. An individual contract will be executed for each awarded project, and the contract will be on a fixed price basis. The Town of Sumner has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
The Town of Glendora, Mississippi requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide professional services for providing technical support to the Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center (E.T.H.I.C.). You are invited to submit a proposal, in accordance with this request, to the Office of the Town Clerk; Town of Glendora; 78 Westbrooks Road; Post Office Box 90; Glendora, MS 38928 no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2023.
The Consultant will be responsible for performing all professional services concerning technical assistance, then if funded, through project closeout in accordance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies. The scope of work for technical assistance includes but is not limited to the following: 1) Staff Development, 2) Marketing, 3) Curation, and 4) Other Requested Trainings.
The Town of Glendora is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Glendora encourages Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals.
One (1) original and six (6) copies must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the following language: “Proposal for RBDG Professional Services.” Proposals will be evaluated on the following factors: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points) and Capacity for Performance (20 points). To be evaluated properly, the following must be addressed in detail:
Qualifications – List of qualifications of persons to be assigned to project;
Experience – Information regarding the firm’s experience and the projects previously undertaken, including the type and amount of grants awarded, the projects activities, and the status of the projects;
Capacity for Performance – Identify the number and title of staff assigned to provide services.
The Town of Glendora may hold proposals for a period of not to exceed thirty (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the content of the proposals and investigating the qualifications of the firms and assigned individuals. The Town reserves the right to reject all proposals.
Subject to funding and conditions, the Town of Glendora will award a contract with the qualified individual or firm whose proposal has the highest number of cumulative points issued by the Town of Glendora Board of Aldermen and determined to be the most advantageous to the Town of Glendora, price and other factors considered. The contract will include scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. An individual contract will be executed for each funded project, and the contract will be on a fixed price basis. The Town of Glendora has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
In the Matter of the Estate of George W. Anderson, Deceased
Paton Anderson, Administrator, Petitioner
v.
New Reccie Anderson, George W. Anderson, Jr., Curtis Anderson, Agnis JA Benton, Eugean Anderson, Tommy Anderson, Willie Anderson, Payton Anderson and Any Known and Unknown Heirs-at-Law of the Decedent, George W. Anderson, Deceased, Respondents
Cause No. 2022-16-2
SUMMONS
State of Mississippi
To: ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW OF GEORGE W. ANDERSON, DECEASED, AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING OR HAVING A LEGAL OR EQUITABLE INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF GEORGE W. ANDERSON, DECEASED, WHOSE POST OFFICE AND STREET ADDRESS REMAIN UNKNOWN, AFTER DILIGENT SEARCH AND INQUIRY
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Payton Anderson, Administrator of the Estate of George W. Anderson, Deceased, seeking a determination of the heirs-at-law of George W. Anderson. Defendants other than you in this action are New Reccie Anderson, George W. Anderson, Jr., Curtis Anderson, Agnis JA Benton, Eugean Anderson, Tommy Anderson, Willie Anderson, and Payton Anderson.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the petition filed against you in this action at 9:30 o’clock A.M. on the 10th day of February, 2023, in the courtroom of the Tallahatchie County Courthouse at Sumner, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgement will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in the petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 10 day of January, 2023.
Anita M. Greenwood, Chancery Clerk of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
By: G. Standridge, Deputy Clerk
OFFICE OF STATE AID ROAD CONSTRUCTION MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SECTION 900
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS:
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Supervisors of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi at the Tallahatchie County Courthouse, Charleston, Mississippi, until 10:00 am on the 13th day of February, 2023 and shortly thereafter publicly opened for the construction of 0.059 miles of BRIDGE AND APPROACHES on the CENTRAL STREET being known as Project No. LSBP-68(18) in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
PRINCIPAL ITEMS OF WORK ARE APPROXIMATELY AS FOLLOWS:
ITEM QUANTITY UNIT
ROADWAY ITEMS:
MOBILIZATION
CLEARING AND GRUBBING
REMOVAL OF BRIDGE@ STA. 2+99
LUMP SUM LS
LUMP SUM LS
1.000 UN
BORROW EXCAVATION (F.M.E.) 535.000 CY
(CONTRACTOR FURNISHED) (CLASS 9)
STRUCTURE EXCAVATION
600.000
CY
GRANULAR MATERIAL (LVM), 177.000 CY
(CLASS 4, GROUP "B")
24" CORRUGATED HIGH DENSITY
50.000
LF
POLYETHYLENE DRAINAGE PIPE
ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING
LUMP SUM
LS
RIGHT-OF-WAY MARKERS (TYPE II) 8.000 EA
MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC LUMP SUM LS
ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION SIGNS 0.000 SF
REFLECTORIZED TRAFFIC OBJECT MARKER (ENCAPSULATED LENS)(TYPE 3) 4.000 EA
EROSION CONTROL ITEMS:
AGRICULTURAL LIMESTONE 0.900 TON
COMMERCIAL FERTILIZER (13:13:13) 0.450 TON
AMMONIUM NITRATE 0.050 TON
SEEDING 0.450 AC
VEGETATIVE MATERIALS FOR MULCH 1. 350 TON
EXCELSIOR BLANKET 252.000 SY
TEMPORARY SILT FENCE 600.000 LF
WATTLES, 12" 150.000 LF
BRIDGE ITEMS:
TEST PILE 2.000 EA
CONVENTIONAL STATIC PILE LOAD TEST 0.000 EA
14" STEEL PILING 760.000 LF
SECTION 900
PROJECT NO. LSBP-68(18) TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY
18" PRE-FORMED PILE HOLES 380.000 LF
BRIDGE CONCRETE, CLASS "A" 54.000 CY
REINFORCEMENT 8,630.000 LB
31' PRECAST CONCRETE SLAB UNIT, 12.000 EA
3.5' INTERIOR
31' PRECAST CONCRETE SLAB UNIT,
6.000
EA
4.5' INTERIOR
31' PRECAST CONCRETE SLAB UNIT,
6.000
EA
3.51 EXTERIOR
PRECAST CONCRETE BARRIER RAIL 186.000 LF
LOOSE RIPRAP, 300 LB. 242.000 TON
GEOTEXTILE UNDER RIPRAP, TYPE V,
NON-WOVEN, AOS <0.43 455.000 SY
PROJECT NO. LSBP-68(18) TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS:
CONTRACT TIME: 90 Working Days
BASIS OF AWARD
The award, if made, will be made to the lowest qualified bidder on the basis of published quantities.
The Board of Supervisors hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprise will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS are on file in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Tallahatchie County, the County Engineer's office and the Office of the State Aid Engineer, 412 E. Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Jackson, Mississippi. This project shall be constructed in accordance with the latest edition of the Mississippi Standard Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge Construction.
PLANS AND PROPOSALS are being made available via paper or digital copy. Plan holders are required to log-in or register for an account at, www.weiplanroom.com to view and order Bid Documents. All plan holders are required to have a valid email address for registration. Bid Documents must be purchased through the website. Questions regarding website registration and online orders please contact Plan House Printing at (662)407-0193. Electronic bids can be submitted at www.weiplanroom.com. For any questions to the electronic bidding process contact Plan House Printing at (662)407-0193.
Certified check or bid bond for five percent (5%) of the total bid, made payable to Tallahatchie County and the State of Mississippi must accompany each proposal.
Bidders are hereby notified that any proposal accompanied by letters qualifying in any manner the condition under which the proposal is tendered will be considered an irregular bid and such proposal will not be considered in making the award.
Johnny Goodwin, President
Tallahatchie County Board of Supervisors
