115-20251209103520 CWA

Coontail Water Association is seeking sealed bids for a water meter upgrade project in Marion County, Mississippi, funded through the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG) program. The procurement involves transitioning to a cellular read meter system, with bids due on January 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the association's office located in Nettleton. Bid documents are available electronically through www.neel-schafferplans.com, requiring plan holders to register with a valid email address. Prospective bidders can examine project specifications and contract documents at the Grant Recipient's Office and through Neel-Schaffer, Inc., the consulting engineer. The project will be governed by applicable sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972 and specified Uniform Guidance provisions from 2 CFR parts 25, 170, 180, and 200. Bidders can obtain additional information by contacting Plan House Printing at (662) 407-0193, and bid documents are available in both electronic and paper formats.

The procurement explicitly solicits minority and women's business enterprises to bid as prime contractors, indicating a commitment to diverse vendor participation. The contract is anticipated to be fully or partially funded by Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, subjecting the procurement to all requirements of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Compliance and Reporting Guidance (version 3.0, February 2022). The procurement will be published on December 10 and December 17, 2025, to ensure broad visibility. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the project involves upgrading water meters for a rural water system, suggesting a focused infrastructure investment. The procurement process emphasizes transparency and equal opportunity, with bid documents available for review at the Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program office in Jackson and the Northeast Mississippi Contract Procurement Center in Columbus.