11094-20241121091212 Sandersvill

The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement by the Beaver Meadow Water Association located in Heidelberg, Mississippi, within Jefferson County. The project involves a system-wide water meter replacement initiative, designated as Contract No. 1, which will comprehensively upgrade the water association's existing metering infrastructure. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Beaver Meadow Water Association office located at 20 Arley Williams Road. Interested bidders can examine project plans, specifications, and contract documents at the water association's office and Pickering Engineering Services, PLLC, with additional document copies available for purchase online at www.phbidding.co. The procurement will award the contract to the lowest qualified bidder based on the Base Bid Amount, with the owner retaining the right to reject any or all bids. Bidders must submit a certified check or bid bond representing 5% of their total bid amount as a qualification requirement.

The procurement is expected to be funded through the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG) program, which introduces specific regulatory requirements aligned with Mississippi Code of 1972. The opportunity explicitly encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises, both as prime contractors and potential subcontractors. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive water meter replacement suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. The project appears to be open to various qualified contractors with demonstrated capabilities in municipal water infrastructure upgrades. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the procurement seems designed to modernize the water association's metering system comprehensively. The procurement process is subject to applicable sections of the Mississippi Code and will adhere to RWAIG Program Regulations, ensuring a structured and transparent selection process.