115-20250424101443 PWA

The Porterville Water Association is seeking sealed bids for a Water System Improvements project located in Kemper County, Mississippi, with bids due on May 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The procurement is structured as a single prime contract that will be awarded on a lump sum and/or unit price basis, with potential additive or deductive alternate bid items. Bidding documents are available electronically through Neel-Schaffer, Inc., requiring potential bidders to register on their website and submit electronic proposals. Bid documents can be examined at the Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program in Jackson and the Northeast MS Procurement Center in Columbus. Bidders must provide bid security in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders, and the project requires comprehensive water system infrastructure improvements that will enhance local utility services.

The solicitation explicitly emphasizes equal opportunity and encourages participation from Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE) as prime contractors or subcontractors. The Porterville Water Association has implemented non-discrimination policies that prohibit bias based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual preference, marital or veteran status. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the project appears to be a significant infrastructure investment targeting water system enhancements. Potential bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability, financial stability, and experience in municipal water infrastructure projects. The procurement process is designed to be open and competitive, with a strong emphasis on providing opportunities for diverse businesses to participate in the project.