124-20250618132850 wcwa

Webster Center Water Association (WCWA) is soliciting sealed bids for a Water System Improvements - Well Project (Project No. ARWAI-G-0780018) located in Eupora, Mississippi, within Wayne County. The procurement focuses on comprehensive water system infrastructure improvements, with bids due on July 29, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. local time, to be submitted directly to the WCWA Office at 6848 MLK Jr. Drive. Bid documents are available through Willis Engineering, Inc. and various Plan House Printing locations, with electronic bidding accessible via www.weiplanroom.com. The project is expected to be funded through the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG), which suggests significant federal compliance requirements and oversight. Contractors are permitted to bid on individual contracts within the project scope, with bid documents available in both paper and digital formats. The procurement appears to involve technical water infrastructure development, potentially including well construction, system upgrades, or related water resource improvements.

The procurement specifically solicits participation from minority and women's business enterprises, encouraging their involvement as prime contractors and subcontractors. While specific set-aside percentages are not detailed, the procurement demonstrates a commitment to diverse business participation. The project is subject to Mississippi Code regulations and comprehensive federal procurement standards, including Uniform Guidance provisions related to award management, cost principles, and federal fund reporting. The funding mechanism (ARPA RWAIG) implies potential additional compliance requirements around infrastructure development and grant utilization. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the involvement of a federal grant suggests potential significant investment in water system infrastructure. Prospective bidders should anticipate rigorous technical, financial, and compliance evaluations as part of the selection process, with a strong emphasis on meeting federal grant requirements and demonstrating technical capability in water infrastructure development.