117-20250306143232 Okolona

The City of Okolona, Mississippi is seeking sealed bids for the 2024 CDBG Sewer Improvements project, located in Choctaw County. The procurement involves infrastructure construction, specifically the installation of approximately 2,200 linear feet of 8-10 inch and 700 linear feet of 18 inch Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) sewer improvements. Bidding documents are available through Engineering Solutions, Inc.'s online plan room at www.esiplans.com, with electronic bid submissions accepted on this platform. Sealed bids will be received at City Hall, located at 215 West Main Street, Okolona, MS 38860, with a strict submission deadline of 10:00 a.m. on April 8th, 2025. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the total bid amount, and the project is partially funded through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) with project number 1200-23-283-PF-01. The project engineer, Brett Brooks from Engineering Solutions, Inc., can be contacted at (662)489-1525 or bbrooks@esi-ms.com for additional information and technical inquiries.

The solicitation emphasizes opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses, Section 3 businesses, and local residents, with mandatory compliance with federal regulations including Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements and non-discrimination provisions. Participation is encouraged for disadvantaged enterprises, with specific set-aside considerations for minority and women-owned business enterprises. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project requires integration with existing municipal sewer infrastructure in Okolona. Although a precise budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the sewer improvements and the CDBG funding suggest a significant infrastructure investment. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical capability in municipal infrastructure construction, specifically in sewer line rehabilitation and replacement using Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) technology. Interested contractors should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local procurement regulations.