10736-20241216162911 Hazlehurst

The City of Hazlehurst, Mississippi is seeking sealed bids for the 2023 MCWI/ARPA Water Supply Improvements project, a critical infrastructure development located in Coahoma County. The procurement involves the installation of one permanent well with a generator and automatic transfer switch, along with the creation of one test hole and one test well. Interested contractors must submit sealed bids by 10:00 am local time on January 6, 2025, directly to the City of Hazlehurst office located at 209 S. Extension St. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 30, 2024, at 9:00 am at the City office to provide potential bidders with detailed project information. The contract has a defined duration of 300 consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages of $700 assessed for each day beyond the specified timeline. Contract documents and project plans are available through QuestCDN Project #9437219 for a non-refundable fee of $22, and the engineering firm WGK, Inc. of Clinton, MS is overseeing the bid process. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability and compliance with specified project requirements.

Non-resident bidders are required to include documentation of their home state's current regulations regarding non-resident contractor treatment with their bid submission. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the City of Hazlehurst reserves the right to reject any and all bids, suggesting potential flexibility in award criteria. The bid opening will occur at 10:00 am on January 6, 2025, with contract award consideration within 30 days of bid receipt. Although a precise budget range is not specified in the documentation, this water infrastructure improvement project appears to be funded through MCWI/ARPA resources, indicating potential federal grant support. The project's scope suggests a substantial municipal infrastructure investment aimed at enhancing water supply capabilities. Prospective bidders should carefully review all documentation, demonstrate relevant technical expertise in well installation and municipal water infrastructure projects, and ensure compliance with all specified bid requirements and local regulations.