10828-20240711083747 JPDD CONSTRUCT.docx

This is a construction bid document for the Town of Puckett, Mississippi, involving the design and construction of approximately 3,500 linear feet of gravity sewer improvements and associated appurtenances. The procurement is being managed by Heflin Engineering, with sealed bids due by 10:00 AM local time on August 2, 2024, submitted either in person at Heflin Engineering's office (1700 W Government Street) or electronically via www.heflinengineeringbids.com. Project documentation, including plans, specifications, and contract documents, is available for review and download from the Heflin Engineering website. Bidders are required to submit bid security equal to 5% of their total bid amount in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check. The Town of Puckett reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will hold all submissions for examination for up to 60 days before awarding the contract to the lowest and most compliant bidder.

The project is expected to be funded wholly or partially through the ARPA Mississippi Municipality & County Water Infrastructure Grant (MCWI) Program, which imposes specific Mississippi Code and program regulations on the procurement. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability to execute gravity sewer improvements and comply with all MCWI Program requirements. The Town of Puckett actively encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises as prime contractors and promotes subcontracting opportunities for these groups. The Town is designated as an Equal Opportunity Employer and commits to non-discriminatory bidding practices on any legally protected basis. No specific contract term or renewal options are detailed in the available documentation.