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This state and local contracting opportunity is for Contract No. 2 - Water Treatment Rehab, a project located in the Copiah County Industrial Park in Gallman, Mississippi. The project is being managed by the Copiah County Board of Supervisors and is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) MCWI Grant and the Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund (DWSIRLF) Loan Program. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 A.M. on October 10, 2024, and a pre-bid meeting will be held on September 26, 2024. The contract time is 450 consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day. The award will be made to the lowest qualified bidder based on published quantities. The bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of 5% of the bid, and the successful bidder will be required to provide 100% performance and payment bonds.

Minority and women's business enterprises are encouraged to submit bids and inquire about subcontracting opportunities. This procurement will be subject to federal and state regulations, including the American Iron and Steel requirements and the Build America Buy America (BABA) requirements. The project is expected to be funded in whole or in part by the ARPA MCWI Grant, the DWSIRLF Loan Program, and local funds contributed by Copiah County. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were listed, and the available budget information was not provided.