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The Oktoc Water Association is seeking sealed bids for Water System Improvements: Contract 3 Supply (ARWAI: G-0530014), a project located in Neshoba County, Mississippi. The procurement involves replacing a 40 Horsepower Well Pump at an existing well on Akins Road, which includes comprehensive upgrades to pump infrastructure, drop pipe, well head, yard piping, chemical feed system, electrical, and control system components. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 A.M. on March 11th, 2025, at 2112 East Poor House Road in Starkville, MS, where they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidders must provide security with their proposal and cannot withdraw bids for 60 days after opening. Contract documents can be examined at the Oktoc Water Association office and Cook Coggin Engineers in Tupelo, with bid schedules available through the Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program and NE MS Contract Procurement Office.

The project is expected to be funded through the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG), with specific emphasis on encouraging minority and women's business enterprises to participate as prime contractors or explore subcontracting opportunities. While no specific budget range is detailed, the procurement includes provisions under Uniform Guidance related to Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Bidders will be evaluated based on responsiveness and the ability to be the lowest or best responsible contractor. The owner reserves the right to waive informalities or reject any and all bids. Contract documents can be obtained through Plan House Printing and Graphics in Tupelo, MS, with online access available at www.cceplanroom.com. Potential vendors should note the project's focus on infrastructure improvement and the technical complexity of well pump and associated system upgrades.