10474-20250210173627 Rankin

The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District in Rankin County, Mississippi is soliciting bids for a federal-aided infrastructure project involving the construction of a 10-foot wide asphalt surfaced multi-use path. The project will extend 0.37 miles, connecting Fannin Landing Boat Ramps to Arbor Landing Subdivision, with the specific Federal Aid Project Number being STP-6999-00(001)LPA/109509/701000. Bids are due no later than 10:00 a.m. local time on March 11, 2025, and must be submitted either physically at the district office in Ridgeland, MS, or electronically after coordinating with the district. The project requires strict compliance with the Mississippi State Highway Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (2017), including all amendments, special provisions, and potential addenda. Bidders must provide a 5% bid security through a cashier's check, certified check, or bidder's bond, and the successful contractor will be required to furnish 100% performance and payment bonds. Technical specifications and contract documents can be examined or purchased at the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District office or through Neel-Schaffer, Inc. in Madison, MS.

The procurement includes Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements and will follow federal wage rates under the Public Law 87-581 Work Hours Act of 1962. While specific set-aside percentages are not explicitly detailed, the DBE provisions suggest an emphasis on promoting participation from smaller or historically disadvantaged business entities. The project appears to be competitively bid, with no indication of incumbent vendors or specific restrictions beyond standard federal contracting guidelines. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability to construct the multi-use path, understanding of local infrastructure standards, and ability to meet federal and state regulatory compliance. Although the exact budget range is not specified in the provided documentation, the project's scope and federal involvement suggest a mid-range infrastructure investment typical of local transportation improvement projects. Interested contractors should carefully review all project documentation and be prepared to meet the technical, financial, and regulatory requirements outlined in the bid package.