City of Laurel

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Laurel, MS
Country:: US

City of Laurel RFPs

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20387 2026 Citywide Paving Project RFP
Open
Jul 25, 2026
Closes
Aug 25, 2026
The City of Laurel, MS is soliciting bids for the 2026 CITYWIDE PAVING PROJECT, which includes water services, sewer services, and milling and overlay work on multiple city streets. The project estimate is $3.5 million, and bidding documents are available through the designated Neel-Schaffer plan room, with no pre-bid conference scheduled. Bids are due at the Laurel City Clerk’s office on August 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. local time, and will then be publicly opened and read.
20387 2026 Citywide Paving Project
Open
Jul 25, 2026
Closes
Aug 25, 2026
The City of Laurel, MS is soliciting bids for the 2026 CITYWIDE PAVING PROJECT, which includes water services, sewer services, and milling and overlay work on multiple city streets. The project estimate is $3.5 million, and bidding documents are available through the designated Neel-Schaffer plan room, with no pre-bid conference scheduled. Bids are due at the Laurel City Clerk’s office on August 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. local time, and will then be publicly opened and read.

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Census ID
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168653
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
295
Population
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17,662
Procurement Hell Score
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71 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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71 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $5,000, use sole source; otherwise deprioritize and route to coops to avoid the low bid threshold.
- Coops: The City has used cooperative purchasing before and frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- City of Laurel, MS
- Status: No evidence of a viable sole source path; deprioritize.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- The City has used cooperative purchasing before (confirmed relationships with Sourcewell and OMNIA). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
- Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Laurel

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council conducted elections for Council President and Vice President. Key actions included the approval of an amendment to the agenda to remove a property dilapidation resolution and add a sidewalk construction payment. The council reviewed and presented a proclamation for a local resident and heard the monthly budget certification. Public hearings were held regarding property dilapidation resolutions. The Council approved several agreements, including a memorandum of agreement for the Downtown Brickyard Project, supplemental agreements for infrastructure improvements, and equipment lease-purchase agreements. Various travel requests for staff training, professional conferences, and police department needs were approved. Additionally, the council considered first readings for ordinances related to cemetery burial prohibitions and alley closings, as well as multiple Ad Valorem tax exemption applications for local businesses.
City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Jun 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting included recognitions for the Officer and Civilian of the Year and scholarship presentations. The Council reviewed the April 2026 monthly budget certification and set a public hearing for July 2026 regarding dilapidated structures. Several ordinances were addressed, including amendments to water rates, charges, and reinstatement fees, as well as zoning changes and street renaming. Other key actions included authorizing a lease-purchase agreement for pickup trucks, updating a termite maintenance agreement, providing sponsorship for the Laurel Blues Festival, and approving partnerships for fire department calendar sales. Various administrative appointments were confirmed for the City Prosecutor, City Prosecutor Pro Tem, and the Jones County Economic Development Authority Board. The Council also authorized training travel for police officers and granted several special exceptions for properties in various wards.
City of Laurel, MS Safety Action Plan
Date: Mar 1, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This Safety Action Plan for the City of Laurel, MS, outlines a holistic strategy to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries. It is guided by a Safe System Approach, encompassing safe roads, people, speeds, vehicles, and post-crash care. Key components include leadership commitment and goal setting, comprehensive safety analysis of existing conditions and high-injury networks, and specific project recommendations. The plan emphasizes community engagement, addressing underserved communities, and continuous progress monitoring to enhance transportation safety for all users.

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Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Laurel.

Kevin JacksonCaptain (over Criminal Investigations, Narcotics, and Juvenile Divisions)

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Lauren StewartCity Accountant & Deputy Clerk

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Kristal Forthner JonesCity Clerk and Finance Director

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Sharon KingClerk of the Council

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