13217-20240401130755 Newton Cons

The South Newton Rural Water Association in Newton County, Mississippi is seeking separate sealed bids for the construction of their 2022 Water System Improvements project. The project generally consists of water treatment plant improvements, approximately 4,700 linear feet of 6" C-900 water main, a standby generator, and related items. The contract time is 360 consecutive calendar days from the effective date shown in the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $300 per day for delays. Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi law and provide a Certificate of Responsibility, qualifications statement, and a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the bid amount. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Payment Bond and Performance Bond each in the amount of 100% of the contract. The contract drawings, specifications, and bidding documents are available for purchase from Fontaine Engineering, LLC for $250 per set. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 am local time on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

This project is expected to be funded in whole or in part by the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG) loan program from the State of Mississippi. The South Newton Rural Water Association reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond were included in the information provided. The budget range for this project was also not stated.