105-20241202083316 Cruger

The Town of Cruger in Itawamba County, Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded Wastewater Collection System Improvements project (CDBG No. 1200-23-161-PF-01). The project scope encompasses comprehensive wastewater infrastructure upgrades, including 5,000 linear feet of sewer line cleaning, television inspection, and smoke testing, seven point repairs, 60 linear feet of partial line segment replacement, and 1,000 linear feet of cured-in-place pipe rehabilitation. Additional project components include rehabilitating an existing Duplex Grinder Station and installing a backup generator for the town's Main Influent Pump Station. Sealed bids will be received at 225 Railroad Street, Cruger, MS 38924 until 11:00 A.M. on January 16, 2025, with a public bid opening and reading immediately following. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond, and the project is subject to federal regulations including Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements, and the Build America, Buy America Act. Contract documents can be obtained through Plan House Printing and Graphics in Tupelo, MS, with online registration available at www.cceplanroom.com.

The Town of Cruger strongly encourages participation from Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) in this procurement. The municipality reserves the right to hold bids for 90 days and reject any or all submissions, providing flexibility in the selection process. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the project's funding through a Community Development Block Grant suggests a structured financial framework. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. Successful bidders must provide 100% payment and performance bonds, indicating a significant financial commitment and risk mitigation requirement. The procurement process emphasizes compliance with federal guidelines and promotes inclusive participation from diverse business entities. The project represents a strategic infrastructure investment aimed at improving the town's wastewater collection system through comprehensive rehabilitation and modernization efforts.