11110-20250116090116 CWA

Cumberland Water Association is seeking sealed bids for water system improvements in Neshoba County, Mississippi, with proposals due by 10:00 a.m. local time on February 19, 2025. The procurement is for comprehensive water infrastructure enhancements, managed by Neel-Schaffer, Inc., and expected to be funded through the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG). Bid documents are available electronically through www.neel-schafferplans.com and can be obtained with electronic registration and a valid email address. Interested parties can examine project specifications and contract documents at Cumberland Water Association's office and Neel-Schaffer's West Point, MS location. Bid schedules can be reviewed at the Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program office in Jackson and the Northeast MS Procurement Center in Columbus. The procurement requires strict compliance with Mississippi Code of 1972 and various Uniform Guidance provisions covering federal award requirements, cost principles, and audit standards.

The procurement explicitly encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises as both prime contractors and subcontractors, signaling a commitment to diverse vendor engagement. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the project is federally funded through an infrastructure grant, suggesting significant potential project value. The solicitation does not indicate incumbent vendors or require specific technology integration. Potential bidders must carefully review all documentation, which includes comprehensive compliance requirements related to federal procurement regulations. Interested firms must purchase bid documents through the specified website, noting that all documents are non-refundable. The procurement appears designed to support rural water infrastructure improvement, with a focus on comprehensive system enhancements that likely include infrastructure upgrades, potential equipment replacements, and systemic improvements to water distribution and quality.