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The Billys Creek Rural Water Association (BCRWA) is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive tank maintenance project located in Water Valley, Mississippi. The procurement involves cleaning and repainting a ground storage tank and pressure tank, with all associated appurtenances. Bidders must possess a current Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi Board of Public Contractors to be eligible for consideration. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 P.M. local time on February 20, 2025, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at the BCRWA office. The contract has a defined duration of 120 consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages of $250.00 per day assessed for any project delays. Contract documents can be obtained from Mendrop Engineering Resources, LLC in Ridgeland, MS for a non-refundable fee of $150.00 per set, with electronic copies available at no charge upon request. The Owner will award the contract to the lowest and best bidder deemed most favorable, while reserving the right to reject all bids and waive informalities.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were identified in the procurement documents. The bid documents indicate that bids must remain valid for 60 calendar days after submission and are subject to the Mississippi Code of 1972. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. While a specific budget range was not disclosed, interested contractors should be prepared to submit competitive bids for a tank cleaning and repainting project. The procurement is structured to ensure competitive bidding, with the BCRWA maintaining flexibility in vendor selection through the "lowest and best bidder" evaluation approach. Potential bidders should carefully review all contract documents and ensure compliance with the Mississippi Board of Public Contractors' requirements before submitting their proposals.