105-20241217065429 IWA

The Ingomar Water Association is seeking sealed bids for the Ingomar Water System Improvements Phase 3 project, located in Walthall County, Mississippi, specifically in Paden Village. The procurement involves constructing approximately 3,650 linear feet of 4-inch water pipeline infrastructure, which includes comprehensive elements such as fittings, valves, hydrants, boring procedures, and service lines. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the Ingomar Water Association's office located at 1409 County Road 101 in New Albany, MS 38652. Bidders can obtain contract documents by examining them at the Ingomar Water Association office or at Cook Coggin Engineers in Tupelo, MS, with bid schedules available through the Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program and NE MS Contract Procurement Office. Potential bidders must provide security deposits with their submissions and cannot withdraw bids for 60 days after the opening date. The project evaluation will focus on determining the lowest or best responsible and responsive bidder.

The procurement opportunity appears to be funded through the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG) and encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises as prime contractors and subcontractors. Bidders will be required to furnish surety bonds upon contract execution and comply with federal regulations, including Uniform Guidance provisions and Mississippi Code of 1972 standards. The project has specific compliance requirements that may restrict or provide preferences for certain types of business entities. While a specific project budget is not explicitly stated, the infrastructure nature of the project suggests a significant investment in water system improvements. The owner reserves the right to waive informalities or reject any or all bids, providing flexibility in the procurement process. Interested contractors should carefully review all documentation and ensure they meet the technical, financial, and regulatory requirements for this water infrastructure project.