10855-20250103110802 npwa

New Providence Water Association, Inc. is soliciting sealed bids for a water well rehabilitation project located in Leake County, Mississippi. The procurement opportunity, identified by the code 10855-20250103110802 NPWA, seeks construction services for water infrastructure improvements. Bids will be received at Heflin Engineering, located at 1700 W Government St, Building A, Suite J, in Brandon, with electronic submissions also accepted through www.heflinengineeringbids.com. The official bid submission deadline is February 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time. Bidding documents, including plans and specifications, are available for download or purchase through the specified website, and can be examined at Heflin Engineering and the Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program offices. The project is anticipated to be funded through the ARPA Rural Water Association Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG), which will likely influence specific technical and compliance requirements for the selected contractor.

Minority and women's business enterprises are explicitly encouraged to participate in this procurement, either as prime contractors or through subcontracting opportunities. Bidders must provide bid security equaling five percent of their total bid amount, which can be submitted as a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check. The procurement is subject to compliance with Mississippi Code of 1972 requirements and federal Uniform Guidance provisions, specifically 2 CFR Part 25, 170, 180, and 200, due to the project's federal funding source. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the involvement of federal infrastructure grant funding suggests potential for a substantial water infrastructure rehabilitation project. Prospective bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure they meet the technical, financial, and regulatory requirements for water infrastructure construction in a rural Mississippi county.