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The East Pontotoc Water Association is soliciting sealed bids for a System Improvements Contract A, specifically focused on an Automatic Meter Reading System Installation located in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. The procurement opportunity seeks a comprehensive replacement of the existing water meter infrastructure with a new automatic meter reading system. Bids will be received at Engineering Solutions, INC, located at 180 Magee Dr, Pontotoc, MS 38863, with a firm submission deadline of 5:30 P.M. on March 3rd, 2025, followed by an immediate public bid opening. Bid documents and project plans can be accessed and purchased through the Engineering Solutions, Inc. online plan room (www.esiplans.com), with electronic bid submissions also permitted through this platform. Potential bidders can review the bid schedule at the Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program in Jackson and Plan House Printing in Tupelo. The project is anticipated to be funded through the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG), and all bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond with their proposal.

The procurement opportunity encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises, both as prime contractors and potential subcontractors. Bidders must be aware that any proposal exceeding $50,000 must include the contractor's current certificate of responsibility number on the exterior of the bid envelope. The contract will be subject to various Uniform Guidance provisions outlined in the Treasury State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Compliance Guide, which includes specific requirements related to cost principles, audit standards, and award management. Bids submitted will remain under consideration for up to 90 days before a final contract award is made. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project's scope suggests a significant infrastructure investment in modernizing the water association's metering system. Potential respondents should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the comprehensive set of contractual and procedural requirements detailed in the bid specifications.