10659-20241204100900 Sunflower

Sunflower County is seeking sealed bids for the Town of Doddsville Water System Improvements project, designated as MDEQ No. 456-1-DW-5.15 and Project No. 124-22. The procurement involves the comprehensive evaluation and rehabilitation of two well sites, with a targeted completion timeline of 350 consecutive calendar days. Bid documents can be obtained from Gardner Engineering, P.A. in Indianola, MS for a non-refundable fee of $100.00, with bids due on December 2, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at the Sunflower County Courthouse. Prospective bidders must possess a "Certificate of Responsibility" license for bids exceeding $50,000, and the project will require detailed technical specifications for water system infrastructure improvements. The procurement will be subject to Mississippi Code of 1972 requirements and various federal guidelines, including Uniform Guidance provisions, with the owner retaining the right to waive informalities or reject any and all bids.

The project is expected to be funded through the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG), with a specific emphasis on encouraging minority and women's business enterprises to participate as prime contractors or subcontractors. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the project involves significant water system infrastructure rehabilitation, suggesting a substantial investment. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical capabilities, financial stability, and compliance with federal and state procurement regulations. The procurement process appears designed to promote competitive bidding while ensuring qualified and diverse contractors can participate. The project represents an opportunity for engineering and construction firms specializing in municipal water infrastructure improvements to engage in a federally-supported infrastructure enhancement initiative in Sunflower County, Mississippi.