124-20250506100805 PWA

Paynes Water Association is seeking sealed bids for a Water System Improvements project, specifically Contract A focused on Water Wells Rehabilitation, with the project number ARWAI-G-068008 located in Charleston, Mississippi. The procurement is for comprehensive water system infrastructure upgrades, with bids to be received at the Tallahatchie County Emergency Management Operation Center by June 3, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. local time. Bid documents are available through Willis Engineering, Inc. and various Plan House Printing locations, requiring purchase via the www.weiplanroom.com website. The project will be funded wholly or partially by the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG), which mandates specific uniform guidance provisions for all contracts. Bidders must comply with applicable sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972 and RWAIG Program Regulations, with no direct involvement from the State of Mississippi or the Local Governments and Rural Water Systems Improvements Board.

The procurement explicitly encourages participation from minority and woman-owned business enterprises, inviting them to bid as prime contractors and explore subcontracting opportunities. While no specific set-aside percentages are detailed, the solicitation demonstrates a commitment to diverse vendor participation. The project appears to focus on water infrastructure rehabilitation, potentially involving well system upgrades, repairs, or modernization efforts. No specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the provided documentation. The procurement process is structured to ensure competitive bidding while maintaining compliance with federal grant requirements and state procurement regulations. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete bid documents available through the specified online platform to understand the full scope of work, technical specifications, and submission requirements.