121-20251003095326 Ethel

The Town of Ethel, Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive Sewer System Rehabilitation project under two Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project numbers: 1200-23-180-PF-01 and 1136-23-180-PF-02, located in Attala County. The procurement focuses on multiple critical infrastructure improvements, including replacement of valves in an outlet structure, complete pump station rehabilitation, and extensive sewer system rehabilitation activities. Specific deliverables include cleaning, video inspection, point repairs, cured-in-place pipe installation, manhole rehabilitation, and various associated infrastructure work. Bid documents are available from Gardner Engineering, P.A. for a non-refundable fee of $100.00, with sealed bids due by 10:00 A.M. on November 10, 2025, to be submitted at Ethel Town Hall. Bidders must possess a "Certificate of Responsibility" for bids exceeding $50,000 and must demonstrate compliance with federal regulations including the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), which mandates that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States.

The procurement emphasizes participation from minority and women's business enterprises, with explicit solicitation of bids from these groups. The Town of Ethel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the project requires extending contracting, subcontracting, training, and employment opportunities to Section 3 businesses and residents to the greatest extent feasible. Bidders must adhere to multiple federal acts, including the HUD Act and Davis-Bacon Act, which introduce additional compliance requirements. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project is funded through CDBG grants, suggesting potential funding availability for qualified contractors. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability in municipal infrastructure rehabilitation, specifically in sewer system and pump station renovation, with a strong emphasis on meeting federal procurement and labor standards. The project's location in Attala County, Mississippi, suggests a localized infrastructure improvement initiative aimed at enhancing municipal utility infrastructure.