124-20250619135615 bhwa

The state and local contract opportunity is a sealed bid procurement for the Black Hawk Water Association Water System Improvements project (Project No. ARWAI-G-080001) located in Coila, Mississippi, within Itawamba County. The project is being managed by the Black Hawk Water Association and will be conducted through the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG). Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 AM local time on July 30, 2025, at the Pelucia Water Association Office in Greenwood, MS. Bid documents are available in paper or digital format through Willis Engineering, Inc. and various Plan House Printing locations, with electronic bids to be submitted via www.weiplanroom.com. The procurement is specifically focused on water system improvements and is supported by Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, which implies strict compliance with US Treasury guidance and regulations.

The contract opportunity includes specific solicitation of minority and women's business enterprises as prime contractors or subcontractors, indicating a commitment to diverse business participation. The project will be subject to multiple Uniform Guidance provisions, covering areas such as definitions, general provisions, pre-federal award requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements. Contractors are permitted to bid on individual contracts within the broader project scope, with procurement governed by applicable sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the involvement of federal recovery funds suggests significant potential project value. The procurement appears designed to encourage broad participation from various contractor types, with particular emphasis on supporting historically underrepresented business entities in the water infrastructure improvement sector.