10855-20250103112458 Hermanvill

The Hermanville Community Water Association is seeking sealed bids for the construction of a solar power system located in Claiborne County, Mississippi. This procurement opportunity is structured as a competitive bid process with submissions accepted until 10:00 AM local time on February 19, 2025, at Heflin Engineering in Brandon, MS, or electronically via www.heflinengineeringbids.com. Bidders are required to provide bid security in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check equal to 5% of the total bid amount. The project is anticipated to be funded through the ARPA Rural Water Association Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG), which suggests specific compliance requirements with federal procurement guidelines. Comprehensive bidding documents, including plans and specifications, are available for examination at Heflin Engineering and the Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program, with full documentation downloadable from the specified website. Evaluation will focus on identifying the lowest and best bid, with the water association reserving the right to reject any submissions and hold all bids for examination up to 60 days before final award.

The procurement explicitly encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises, both as prime contractors and potential subcontractors. Compliance with Mississippi Code of 1972 and various Uniform Guidance provisions is mandatory, particularly regarding federal awards, cost principles, and audit requirements. While specific budget details are not disclosed in the available documentation, the solar power system construction suggests a significant infrastructure investment for the Hermanville Community Water Association. The procurement appears to be open to qualified engineering and construction firms with demonstrated capabilities in solar power system installation. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the solicitation does not indicate specific technical integration requirements beyond the solar power system construction. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure full compliance with the specified federal and state procurement regulations to be considered for the contract award.