13450-20241210075143 Jxn Water

Wharton-Smith, Inc., serving as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for JXN Water, is soliciting competitive bids for the OB Curtis Water Treatment Plant Chemical Building Miscellaneous Improvements project. The procurement specifically seeks vendors to furnish and deliver four molded poly double wall tanks: two 1,550-gallon tanks for sodium permanganate storage and two 4,500-gallon tanks for fluoride storage. The project requires comprehensive solutions including tank installation, operations and maintenance manuals, manufacturer services, training, and warranty provisions. Bid questions are due by December 20, 2024, at 5:00 PM CST, with final bids required by January 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, to be submitted via email to watergmpbids@whartonsmith.com. No pre-bid meeting will be conducted, and bids must be priced as a lump sum, encompassing all materials, freight, taxes, general conditions, and insurance requirements. The project is being engineered by HDR Inc. and will be funded through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) from the Mississippi State Department of Health.

The contract opportunity includes specific compliance requirements for disadvantaged business enterprises, with Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) fair share objectives set at 3.1% and 1.1%, respectively. Bidders must adhere to Davis-Bacon wage rates and American Iron and Steel requirements due to the SRF funding. Bids will remain valid for 180 days after submission, with JXN Water retaining sole discretion to accept, reject, or modify bid selections based on received pricing. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the tank procurement and installation suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The project represents a critical upgrade to the water treatment plant's chemical storage infrastructure, potentially indicating a substantial budget allocation for these specialized storage solutions and associated services.