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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CURTIS LEROY EVERETT, DECEASED
LASHUNDA EVERETT, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 2025-201
SUMMONS
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW OF CURTIS LEROY EVERETT, DECEASED,
and to any other persons or parties claiming any right, title or
interest in and to the Estate of Curtis Leroy Everett, deceased.
and to any other persons or parties claiming any right, title or
interest in and to the Estate of Curtis Leroy Everett, deceased.
You have been made Respondents in the suit filed in this Court by
Lashunda Everett, Petitioner.
Lashunda Everett, Petitioner.
The Petition to Determine Heirs filed against you has initiated a civil
action seeking to have Lashunda Everett, Quoterrious Worsham, and
Lashayla Worsham a/k/a Lashayla M. Wimberly adjudicated and decreed by
this Court to be the only heirs-at-law of Curtis Leroy Everett,
deceased, as fully set out in the Petition on file.
action seeking to have Lashunda Everett, Quoterrious Worsham, and
Lashayla Worsham a/k/a Lashayla M. Wimberly adjudicated and decreed by
this Court to be the only heirs-at-law of Curtis Leroy Everett,
deceased, as fully set out in the Petition on file.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST THE PETITION TO DETERMINE
HEIRS FILED AGAINST YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 A.M. ON THE 25TH DAY OF
AUGUST, 2026, IN THE CHANCERY COURTROOM OF THE WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
IN WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND
DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED
IN THE PETITION.
HEIRS FILED AGAINST YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 A.M. ON THE 25TH DAY OF
AUGUST, 2026, IN THE CHANCERY COURTROOM OF THE WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
IN WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND
DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED
IN THE PETITION.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do
so if you desire.
so if you desire.
ISSUED UNDER MY HAND and seal of said Court, this the 22nd day of June,
2026.
2026.
WAYNE COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK
BY: ANGIE WALKER D.C.
Publication Dates: 07/02/2026; 07/09/2026; 07/16/2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MABLE EARL HUNDLEY, DECEASED
JULIUS HUNDLEY AND KYLA HUNDLEY, PETITIONERS
NO. 2026-145
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
_____________________
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 26th day of June,
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned, JULIUS HUNDLEY AND KYLA HUNDLEY, Joint Administrators of
the Estate of Mable Earl Hundley, deceased, notice is hereby given to
all persons having claims against said Estate to present the same to the
Clerk of this Court for probate and registration according to law,
within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice, or
they will be forever barred.
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned, JULIUS HUNDLEY AND KYLA HUNDLEY, Joint Administrators of
the Estate of Mable Earl Hundley, deceased, notice is hereby given to
all persons having claims against said Estate to present the same to the
Clerk of this Court for probate and registration according to law,
within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice, or
they will be forever barred.
THIS the 26th day of June, 2026
/s/ Julius Hundley
JULIUS HUNDLEY,
JOINT ADMINISTRATOR
/s/ Kyla Hundley
KYLA HUNDLEY,
JOINT ADMINISTRATOR
Publish: July 2, July 9 & July 16, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHNNIE LEE BLAKELY, DECEASED
CAUSE NO: 2025-188
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 25th day of
September, 2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned Administrator upon the Estate of Johnnie Lee Blakely,
deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against
said estate to present the same to the clerk of this 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.
September, 2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned Administrator upon the Estate of Johnnie Lee Blakely,
deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against
said estate to present the same to the clerk of this 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 22nd day of June, 2026.
/s/ BY: ARTHUR RAY FROST
ARTHUR RAY FROST
Administrator of the Estate of Johnnie Lee Blakely
Prepared By:
KATHRYN D. CLAY
Ms Bar # 102160
DICKERSON & DICKERSON, INC.
705 Chickasawhay Street
Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367
601-735-2773 Phone
601-735-5345 Facsimile
Publish: July 2, July 9 & July 16, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHNNIE LEE BLAKELY, DECEASED
CAUSE NO: 2025-188
RULE 81 SUMMONS
TO: ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW OF JOHNNIE LEE BLAKLEY, WHOSE NAMES
ARE KNOWN OR UNKNOWN.
ARE KNOWN OR UNKNOWN.
NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS
THE NOTICE WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST
TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said notice at 1:30 p.m.,
on the 3rd day of August, 2026, in the courtroom of the Wayne County
Chancery Courthouse at Waynesboro, Mississippi. In case of your failure
to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered against you for the
money or other things demanded in the petition.
on the 3rd day of August, 2026, in the courtroom of the Wayne County
Chancery Courthouse at Waynesboro, Mississippi. In case of your failure
to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered against you for the
money or other things demanded in the petition.
The petition on file with the Chancery Court of Wayne County describes
the nature of the action filed against you. You are not required to
file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire. If
you desire to file an answer, a copy thereof should be served upon the
Kathryn D. Clay, 705 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, Mississippi,
39367.
the nature of the action filed against you. You are not required to
file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire. If
you desire to file an answer, a copy thereof should be served upon the
Kathryn D. Clay, 705 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, Mississippi,
39367.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 24th day of
June, A.D., 2026.
June, A.D., 2026.
JEREMY CARR
Wayne County Chancery Clerk
By: LAVERENE EVERETTE
Deputy Clerk
Publish: July 2, July 9 & July 16, 2026
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms
and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated February 13, 2025, executed by
KENDRICK RANKIN and KAYLA RANKIN conveying certain real property therein
described to OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee,
for MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. AS BENEFICIARY, AS
NOMINEE FOR NEIGHBORS BANK., Original Beneficiary, to secure the
indebtedness therein described, as same appears of record in the Office
of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County, Mississippi filed and recorded
February 14, 2025, at Instrument Number 202500393; and
and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated February 13, 2025, executed by
KENDRICK RANKIN and KAYLA RANKIN conveying certain real property therein
described to OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee,
for MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. AS BENEFICIARY, AS
NOMINEE FOR NEIGHBORS BANK., Original Beneficiary, to secure the
indebtedness therein described, as same appears of record in the Office
of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County, Mississippi filed and recorded
February 14, 2025, at Instrument Number 202500393; and
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was transferred
and assigned to NEWREZ LLC; and
and assigned to NEWREZ LLC; and
WHEREAS, Rubin Lublin, LLC has been appointed as Substitute Trustee; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the
undersigned so to do, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent,
by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said
Substitute Trustee shall, on July 30, 2026 within the lawful hours of
sale between 11:00AM and 4:00PM at the Wayne County Courthouse, 609
Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367 proceed to sell at public outcry to
the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the
following described property situated in Wayne County, Mississippi, to
wit:
undersigned so to do, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent,
by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said
Substitute Trustee shall, on July 30, 2026 within the lawful hours of
sale between 11:00AM and 4:00PM at the Wayne County Courthouse, 609
Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367 proceed to sell at public outcry to
the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the
following described property situated in Wayne County, Mississippi, to
wit:
ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF WAYNE,
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, TO -WIT: LOT 1 OF BLOCK A, EASTWOOD SUBDIVISION,
CITY OF WAYNESBORO, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, BEING A PART OF THE N 1/2
OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST, RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 2 AT PAGE 2 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CHANCERY CLERK OF WAYNE
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI. THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEING KNOWN AS 1616
EASTWOOD DRIVE, WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI-39367.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, TO -WIT: LOT 1 OF BLOCK A, EASTWOOD SUBDIVISION,
CITY OF WAYNESBORO, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, BEING A PART OF THE N 1/2
OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST, RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 2 AT PAGE 2 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CHANCERY CLERK OF WAYNE
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI. THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEING KNOWN AS 1616
EASTWOOD DRIVE, WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI-39367.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be
1616 EASTWOOD DR, WAYNESBORO, MS 39367. In the event of any discrepancy
between this street address and the legal description of the property,
the legal description shall control.
1616 EASTWOOD DR, WAYNESBORO, MS 39367. In the event of any discrepancy
between this street address and the legal description of the property,
the legal description shall control.
Title to the above described property is believed to be good, but I will
convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee. The
sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not
prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (2) to final confirmation and
audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed,
and (3) purchaser's tendering to Rubin Lublin, LLC, anti-money
laundering information as required pursuant to the FinCEN Real Estate
Report Rule. Failure to provide information, could result in rescission
of the sale.
convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee. The
sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not
prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (2) to final confirmation and
audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed,
and (3) purchaser's tendering to Rubin Lublin, LLC, anti-money
laundering information as required pursuant to the FinCEN Real Estate
Report Rule. Failure to provide information, could result in rescission
of the sale.
THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED
WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Rubin Lublin, LLC
3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100
Peachtree Corners, GA 30071
rlselaw.com/property-listing
Tel: (877) 813-0992
Fax: (470) 508-9401
PUBLISH: 06/25/2026, 07/09/2026, 07/16/2026, 07/23/2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
TO THE PUBLIC AND TO THE TAXPAYERS OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI:
"You are hereby notified that the real and personal property
assessment rolls of the above named county, for the year 2026 have been
equalized according to law, and that said rolls are ready for inspection
and examination and that any objections to said rolls or any assessment
therein contained, shall be made in writing and filed with the clerk of
the Board of Supervisors of said County, on or before the 3rd of August,
2026 at his office in the Courthouse of said county, and that all
assessments to which no objection is then and there made, will be
finally approved by said Board of Supervisors and that all assessments
to which objection is made, and which may be corrected and property
determined by this Board will be made final by this Board of
Supervisors, and that said rolls and the assessments contained therein
will be approved by this Board of Supervisors; and that,
assessment rolls of the above named county, for the year 2026 have been
equalized according to law, and that said rolls are ready for inspection
and examination and that any objections to said rolls or any assessment
therein contained, shall be made in writing and filed with the clerk of
the Board of Supervisors of said County, on or before the 3rd of August,
2026 at his office in the Courthouse of said county, and that all
assessments to which no objection is then and there made, will be
finally approved by said Board of Supervisors and that all assessments
to which objection is made, and which may be corrected and property
determined by this Board will be made final by this Board of
Supervisors, and that said rolls and the assessments contained therein
will be approved by this Board of Supervisors; and that,
1. This Board will be in session, for the purpose of hearing objections
to the said assessments which may be filed, at the Court house in the
City of Waynesboro, said County and State on the 3rd day of August,
2026.
to the said assessments which may be filed, at the Court house in the
City of Waynesboro, said County and State on the 3rd day of August,
2026.
2. This Board of Supervisors will remain in session from day to day
until all objections, lawfully filed, shall have been disposed of and
all proper corrections made in the said rolls.
until all objections, lawfully filed, shall have been disposed of and
all proper corrections made in the said rolls.
Witness this signature and seal of the said Board of Supervisors the 6th
day of July, 2026, and, "THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WAYNE COUNTY.
day of July, 2026, and, "THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WAYNE COUNTY.
BY: Jeremy Carr, Clerk
(Seal)
PUBLISH: July 16, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY CLAIMS SUMMARY
FOR PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
001- 100 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 25,997.24
001- 101 CHANCERY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT 21,247.40
001- 102 CIRCUIT CLERK'S DEPARTMENT 13,329.23
001- 104 JEREMY CARR EMPLOYEES 11,180.45
001- 105 TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR'S DEPT 37,394.25
001- 121 FINANCIAL ADMN/COMPTROLLER 7,295.95
001- 122 PURCHASING ADMINISTRATION 6,321.58
001- 123 INVENTORY ADMINISTRATION 524.54
001- 124 RECEIVING ADMINISTRATION 557.19
001- 151 MAINTENANCE/BUILDING GROUNDS 25,607.94
001- 154 VETERAN SERVICE OFFICE 1,366.62
001- 160 CHANCERY COURT 12,338.41
001- 161 CIRCUIT COURT 11,982.85
001- 162 COUNTY COURT 7,294.47
001- 163 JUVENILE COURT 8,562.78
001- 165 LUNACY COURT 2,042.33
001- 166 JUSTICE COURT 27,995.16
001- 167 CORONER 7,109.99
001- 168 DISTRICT ATTORNEY 215.05
001- 170 PUBLIC DEFENDER 11,159.29
001- 180 ELECTIONS 8,771.15
001- 200 SHERIFF 193,705.41
001- 224 YOUTH DETENTION 11,428.64
001- 262 CONSTABLES 7,844.45
001- 420 PINE BELT MENTAL HEALTH 718.15
001- 450 WELFARE ADMINISTRATION 16,790.08
001- 400 PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION 8,381.33
001- 630 SOIL CONSERVATION 6,250.00
001- 631 COUNTY EXTENSION 1,303.11
001- 675 ADVERTISING COUNTY RESOURCES 275.00
008- 000 BALANCE SHEET 183.00
009- 000 BALANCE SHEET 50.50
015- 153 COUNTY ESCROW 10,404.08
016- 266 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUNDRAISER 548.34
062 -420 PINE BELT MENTAL HEALTH 3,958.34
096- 153 REAPPRASIAL/MAPPING 12,626.76
097- 265 EMERGENCY 911 60,568.90
104- 502 LAW LIBRARY 847.78
106- 250 VOL FIRE LOCAL ADVALOREM 16,453.18
107- 269 FIRE REBATE CODE FUNDS 6,367.61
150- 300 ROAD & BRIDGES 44,948.15
151- 301 DISTRICT 1 ROAD & BRIDGES 43,884.20
152- 302 DISTRICT 2 ROAD & BRIDGES 41,779.91
153- 303 DISTRICT 3 ROAD & BRIDGES 44,403.92
154- 304 DISTRICT 4 ROAD & BRIDGES 31,224.04
155- 305 DISTRICT 5 ROAD & BRIDGES 45,012.72
190- 202 INMATE CANTEEN COMMISSIONS 2,363.13
302- 678 INDUSTRIAL PARK 186.75
305- 301 DISTRICT 1 ROAD & BRIDGES 6,573.78
305- 302 DISTRICT 2 ROAD & BRIDGES 16,550.97
305- 303 DISTRICT 3 ROAD & BRIDGES 7,590.18
305- 304 DISTRICT 4 ROAD & BRIDGES 22,287.22
305- 305 DISTRICT 5 ROAD & BRIDGES 11,268.82
355 -250 VOLUNTEER FIRE LOCAL ADVALOREM 32,790.00
363- 815 DEW MILLS 212,116.90
400- 340 SANITATION & WASTE REMOVAL 100,020.80
664- 000 BALANCE SHEET 18,038.18
681- 000 BALANCE SHEET 651,605.34
691- 000 BALANCE SHEET 16,287.43
692- 000 BALANCE SHEET 6,929.40
693- 000 BALANCE SHEET 134,650.90
694- 000 BALANCE SHEET 128.81
TOTAL 2,097,589.58
THIS IS A SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES LISTING THE TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS BY
EACH DEPARTMENT. A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL EXPENDITURES REPRESENTING THESE
TOTALS IS RECORDED IN THE SUPERVISORS DOCKET AND IS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION IN THE CHANCERY CLERKS OFFICE DURING REGULAR HOURS.
EACH DEPARTMENT. A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL EXPENDITURES REPRESENTING THESE
TOTALS IS RECORDED IN THE SUPERVISORS DOCKET AND IS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION IN THE CHANCERY CLERKS OFFICE DURING REGULAR HOURS.
CLERK OF THE BOARD
Publish: July 16, 2026
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT
CDBG-PF GRANT #1201-24-077-PF-01
COUNTY OF WAYNE, MISSISSIPPI
ENGINEER'S PROJECT NO. WCBS-102-24
Sealed bids will be received by the County of Wayne, Mississippi,
located at 609 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, Mississippi, until 10:00 am
local time on Monday, August 10, 2026, to supply all labor, materials,
and equipment necessary for construction of the Administrative Building
Handicap Accessibility Project.
located at 609 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, Mississippi, until 10:00 am
local time on Monday, August 10, 2026, to supply all labor, materials,
and equipment necessary for construction of the Administrative Building
Handicap Accessibility Project.
The work generally consists of an ADA accessibility project with
exterior and interior renovations of the Wayne County Administration
Building and MSU Extension Office in Waynesboro, Mississippi such as
modifications to restrooms, parking areas, access ramps, railings, and
doors.
exterior and interior renovations of the Wayne County Administration
Building and MSU Extension Office in Waynesboro, Mississippi such as
modifications to restrooms, parking areas, access ramps, railings, and
doors.
The above general outline of features of the work does not in any way
limit the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all work and
furnish all plant, labor, equipment and materials required by the
specifications and the drawings referred to therein.
limit the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all work and
furnish all plant, labor, equipment and materials required by the
specifications and the drawings referred to therein.
Contract time shall be 120 consecutive calendar days from the effective
date shown in the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages will be assessed
in the amount of the actual costs incurred for each consecutive calendar
day beyond the specified contract time. Special Damages: In addition to
the amounts provided for liquidated damages, expenses, and other losses,
the Contractor, in the event of such default, shall pay to the Owner the
actual costs, expenses, and other losses reasonably incurred by Owner.
date shown in the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages will be assessed
in the amount of the actual costs incurred for each consecutive calendar
day beyond the specified contract time. Special Damages: In addition to
the amounts provided for liquidated damages, expenses, and other losses,
the Contractor, in the event of such default, shall pay to the Owner the
actual costs, expenses, and other losses reasonably incurred by Owner.
Bidder must be qualified under Mississippi Law and show a current
Certificate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of
Public Contractors establishing his classification as to the value and
type of construction on which he is authorized to bid. Each Bidder
shall write his Certificate of Responsibility Number on the outside of
the sealed envelope containing his proposal.
Certificate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of
Public Contractors establishing his classification as to the value and
type of construction on which he is authorized to bid. Each Bidder
shall write his Certificate of Responsibility Number on the outside of
the sealed envelope containing his proposal.
Proposals shall be submitted in duplicate, sealed, and deposited with
the County of Wayne, Mississippi prior to the hour and date hereinbefore
designated. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the
actual date of the opening thereof.
the County of Wayne, Mississippi prior to the hour and date hereinbefore
designated. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the
actual date of the opening thereof.
Each Bidder must submit with his proposal a separate attachment stating
his qualifications to perform the work. The Statement of Qualifications
shall list past projects of similar size and nature, a list of
references with name and telephone numbers, a list of key personnel who
will perform the work, and other information supporting the Bidder's
qualifications.
his qualifications to perform the work. The Statement of Qualifications
shall list past projects of similar size and nature, a list of
references with name and telephone numbers, a list of key personnel who
will perform the work, and other information supporting the Bidder's
qualifications.
Awarding public contracts to non-resident Bidders will be on the same
basis as the non-resident Bidder's state awards contracts to
Mississippi Contractors bidding under similar circumstances. In order to
ensure that Mississippi's so-called Golden Rule is followed state law
requires a non-resident bidder to attach to his bid a copy of his
resident state's current laws pertaining to such state's treatment
of non-resident contractors.
basis as the non-resident Bidder's state awards contracts to
Mississippi Contractors bidding under similar circumstances. In order to
ensure that Mississippi's so-called Golden Rule is followed state law
requires a non-resident bidder to attach to his bid a copy of his
resident state's current laws pertaining to such state's treatment
of non-resident contractors.
Each Bidder must deposit with his proposal, a Bid Bond or Certified
Check in an amount equal to five percent of his bid, payable to the
County of Wayne, Mississippi, as bid security.
Check in an amount equal to five percent of his bid, payable to the
County of Wayne, Mississippi, as bid security.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Payment Bond and
Performance Bond each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract
amount.
Performance Bond each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract
amount.
Contract Drawings, Contract Specifications, Instructions to Bidders, and
Bidders Proposal Forms are on file and open to public inspection in the
office of the County Clerk of Wayne County Mississippi. The Plans,
Specifications, and Contract documents are on file and can be viewed and
obtained online via the website of the Engineer, Lawrence R. Clark, P.E.
at www.clarkengineersprojects.com. By use of the website the plan
holders shall have the option of obtaining hard copy of the Plans and
Specifications and/or shall have the opportunity to submit an official
bid online.
Bidders Proposal Forms are on file and open to public inspection in the
office of the County Clerk of Wayne County Mississippi. The Plans,
Specifications, and Contract documents are on file and can be viewed and
obtained online via the website of the Engineer, Lawrence R. Clark, P.E.
at www.clarkengineersprojects.com. By use of the website the plan
holders shall have the option of obtaining hard copy of the Plans and
Specifications and/or shall have the opportunity to submit an official
bid online.
All hard copy proposals shall be directed to the attention of The Wayne
County Board of Supervisors with the outside of the envelope marked
"WCBS-102-24, Bid Proposal Administrative Building ADA Improvement
Project". Contractor shall indicate certificate of responsibility
number on the outside of the envelope.
County Board of Supervisors with the outside of the envelope marked
"WCBS-102-24, Bid Proposal Administrative Building ADA Improvement
Project". Contractor shall indicate certificate of responsibility
number on the outside of the envelope.
The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the
requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of
1968, as amended 12 U.S.C. 1701u (Section 3). CDBG regulations
governing the grant require that, to the greatest extent feasible,
opportunities for contracting, subcontracting, training and employment
arising in connection with this CDBG project will be extended to Section
3 businesses and Section 3 residents.
requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of
1968, as amended 12 U.S.C. 1701u (Section 3). CDBG regulations
governing the grant require that, to the greatest extent feasible,
opportunities for contracting, subcontracting, training and employment
arising in connection with this CDBG project will be extended to Section
3 businesses and Section 3 residents.
Minority and women's business enterprises are solicited to bid on this
contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries
regarding potential subcontracting opportunities, equipment, material
and/or supply needs.
contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries
regarding potential subcontracting opportunities, equipment, material
and/or supply needs.
The County of Wayne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County of
Wayne hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure that
in a contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement will be
afforded the full opportunity to submit bids in response to this
invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual
preference, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected
status in consideration for an award.
Wayne hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure that
in a contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement will be
afforded the full opportunity to submit bids in response to this
invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual
preference, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected
status in consideration for an award.
The Engineer is Lawrence R. Clark, P.E. 714 Hillcrest Drive, Laurel, MS
39440.
39440.
The County of Wayne reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to
waive any informalities or irregularities therein.
waive any informalities or irregularities therein.
BY: Keith Clay, President
County of Wayne, Mississippi
Publish: July 16 & July 23, 2026
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