124-20250506100927 PWA

Paynes Water Association is soliciting sealed bids for a water system improvement project, specifically Contract B focused on elevated tank painting, identified as Project No. ARWAI-G-068008. The procurement is located in Tunica County, Mississippi, and will be conducted through a competitive bidding process with bids due on June 3, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. local time at the Tallahatchie County Emergency Management Operation Center in Charleston, MS. Bid documents are available in both paper and digital formats through www.weiplanroom.com, with potential bidders required to register and provide a valid email address. The project appears to involve comprehensive painting and rehabilitation of an existing water system elevated tank, with specific technical specifications and performance requirements that will be detailed in the full bid documentation. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability, relevant experience in water infrastructure painting, and compliance with federal grant procurement guidelines. Bid evaluation will likely consider factors such as technical competence, project approach, pricing, and capacity to complete the water system improvement work.

The procurement is specifically designed to encourage participation from minority and woman-owned business enterprises, who are solicited to bid as prime contractors and explore subcontracting, equipment, materials, and supply opportunities. The project will be funded through the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG), which introduces specific federal compliance requirements including Uniform Guidance provisions related to Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement is subject to Mississippi Code regulations and involves federal grant funding, which suggests potential project values in the range of $100,000 to $500,000. The contract will require adherence to detailed federal compliance guidelines covering areas such as award management, reporting, and debarment standards. Prospective bidders will need to demonstrate not only technical capability but also strict compliance with federal procurement regulations specific to infrastructure improvement projects funded through pandemic recovery mechanisms.