10855-20240507102305 AWAI Constr

The Acona Water Association, Inc. in Holmes County, Mississippi is procuring separate sealed bids for the construction of distribution improvements and AMR installation. The project involves the construction of water infrastructure upgrades, including the installation of advanced metering infrastructure (AMR). Interested contractors must submit sealed bids to the office of Heflin Engineering by June 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM local time, at which point the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check as bid security. The project is expected to be funded in whole or in part by the ARPA Rural Water Association Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG), and the procurement will be subject to applicable sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as well as the Uniform Guidance provisions. The Acona Water Association reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to hold all bids for examination for up to 60 days before awarding the contract to the lowest and best bid complying with the plans and specifications.

The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The announcement does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. While the announcement does not provide a specific award value or budget range, it is funded in whole or in part by the ARPA Rural Water Association Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG), indicating a significant investment in the water infrastructure improvements in Holmes County, Mississippi.