8-20260818141440 CUA.pdf

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This is a sealed quote solicitation document issued by the Carnes Utility Association in Mississippi for the construction of a Waterline Relocation Project. Sealed quotes will be received until 10:00 AM local time on September 2, 2026, at the Carnes Utility Association office. The solicitation invites qualified contractors to submit bids for the relocation of waterline infrastructure as part of the association's capital improvement program. Bidders are required to submit their quotes in sealed format to ensure competitive fairness and transparency in the selection process.

The document establishes the procedures and requirements for contractors to participate in this public works project. Prospective bidders should review all technical specifications, plans, and project requirements included in the complete solicitation package prior to submitting their sealed quotes. The Carnes Utility Association will evaluate all submissions received by the deadline and select the contractor offering the most advantageous bid in accordance with the association's procurement policies and Mississippi state regulations governing utility construction projects.

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Solicitation of Quotes

Sealed quotes for the construction of Waterline Relocation Project, for the Carnes Utility Association, will be received by the Carnes Utility Association, until 10:00 AM local time September 2, 2026, at the office of Carnes Utility Association, hereafter referred to as Owner, located at 1084 Carnes Rd, Wiggins, MS 39577. Then shortly thereafter, bids will be opened and publicly read.

The work involved in the project includes construction of a new waterline, bores, minor earthwork, and construction of new services as described in the Contract Documents.

A bid bond or certified check in the amount of 5% of the bid will be required. The bid bond or certified check will be returned immediately to unsuccessful bidders. 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 proposals will not be considered in the award.

A performance and payment bond, or equal, in the full amount of the contract will be required of the successful bidder. In lieu of a performance bond, the successful bidder may post with the Carnes Utility Association, the full amount of the bid, in cash or its equivalent, conditioned for the prompt, proper and efficient performance of the contract; said cash or its equivalent to be held until the successful completion of the project.

Attention is called to the fact that contracts exceeding $75,000 require contractors to be licensed under applicable laws of the State of Mississippi and have a certificate of responsibility.

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.

Carnes Utility Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Carnes Utility Association hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract, entered into pursuant to this advertisement, all 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, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status in consideration for an award.

Bid preparation will be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders bound in the Documents.

Carnes Utility Association reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any and/or all bids.

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