10855-20240626190116 Puckett Con

The Town of Puckett, located in Scott County, Mississippi, is seeking sealed bids for a municipal infrastructure project involving the construction of approximately 3,500 linear feet of gravity sewer improvements and associated appurtenances. The procurement is being managed through Heflin Engineering, with bids due by 10:00 AM local time on August 2, 2024, at their office or electronically via www.heflinengineeringbids.com. Bidders must submit a bid security in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check equal to 5% of their total bid amount. The project documentation, including plans, specifications, and contract documents, is available for preview and download from the Heflin Engineering website. This infrastructure project is expected to be funded wholly or partially through the ARPA Mississippi Municipality & County Water Infrastructure Grant (MCWI) Program, which will subject the procurement to specific Mississippi Code and program regulations. The Town of Puckett reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will hold all submissions for examination for up to 60 days before awarding the contract to the lowest and most compliant bidder.

The procurement explicitly encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises, soliciting them as prime contractors and promoting subcontracting opportunities. The Town of Puckett is designated as an Equal Opportunity Employer and commits to non-discriminatory bidding practices on any legally protected basis. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the project's scope suggests a significant municipal infrastructure investment. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability to execute gravity sewer improvements and comply with MCWI Program regulations. The procurement process is structured to ensure competitive and equitable vendor selection, with provisions that allow flexibility in bid evaluation and contract award. Potential contractors should thoroughly review the complete bid documentation and be prepared to meet the technical specifications and regulatory requirements associated with municipal water infrastructure projects.