10855-20230824121443 Warren Cons

Eagle Lake Water District, Inc. is seeking sealed bids for ARPA Plant Improvements in Warren County, Mississippi, with proposals due on September 27, 2023, at 10 AM local time. The procurement is specifically for construction services related to water infrastructure upgrades, funded in part by the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG). Bidders must submit proposals to Heflin Engineering located in Brandon, Mississippi, and are required to provide bid security in the form of a Bid Bond, certified check, or cashier's check equaling 5% of the total bid amount. Interested contractors must obtain project plans, specifications, and contract documents from the Heflin Engineering website at www.heflinengineeringbids.com. The bidding process will involve a public opening and reading of sealed bids, with the water district reserving the right to reject any and all submissions. The contract will be subject to applicable sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972 and certain Uniform Guidance provisions.

The procurement opportunity is open to all qualified contractors, with Eagle Lake Water District, Inc. committed to providing an equal opportunity for bidding without discrimination. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The district will evaluate bids based on compliance with plans and specifications, with the intent to award to the lowest and best bidder. Bidders should be prepared for the district to hold all submitted bids for up to 60 days before making a final contract award. While specific budget ranges were not disclosed, the project is part of a federally supported infrastructure improvement initiative targeting water system enhancements in Warren County. Potential respondents should carefully review all contract documents and ensure full compliance with Mississippi state procurement regulations and federal grant requirements.