128-20250612113951 Magnolia

The City of Magnolia in Bolivar County, Mississippi, is seeking sealed bids for the 2023 MCWI/ARPA Water Supply Improvements project, a comprehensive water infrastructure enhancement initiative. The procurement involves several critical infrastructure upgrades, including installing new media at two aerators, recoating aerator exteriors, rehabilitating two existing wells, replacing controls at two wells, installing flowmeters at two wells, and implementing a SCADA system at three existing wells. Bidding documents can be obtained through the WGK Engineers Projects website for a non-refundable fee of $75, with online bidding being the only accepted submission method. The bid submission deadline is precisely 10:00 am local time on Monday, July 14, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for Monday, June 30, 2025, at the City of Magnolia's office. The contract stipulates a 180-consecutive calendar day completion timeline, with liquidated damages of $550 per day for project overruns. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud, with contract consideration to be made at or before the next regular city meeting within 30 days of bid receipt.

The solicitation includes specific requirements for non-resident bidders, who must include a copy of their home state's current law regarding non-resident contractors. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the City of Magnolia reserves the right to waive informalities and reject any or all bids. The project appears to be funded through Municipal Water Infrastructure and American Rescue Plan Act (MCWI/ARPA) funding sources, suggesting potential federal guidelines and oversight. Prospective bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical capabilities in water infrastructure rehabilitation, well system upgrades, and SCADA system implementation. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the project and the involvement of ARPA funding indicates a significant infrastructure investment. Contractors should possess expertise in municipal water system improvements, control system replacements, and have the capacity to complete the project within the specified 180-day timeline.