1397-20250819090554 Ecru

The Town of Ecru, Mississippi is seeking sealed bids for a Water System Improvements Rebid project, with proposals due on September 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The procurement is for construction services focused on water distribution system improvements, with contract documents and plans available through Engineering Solutions, Inc.'s online plan room. Bidders may submit proposals electronically or via sealed envelope, with each bid requiring specific markings and documentation. Bids exceeding $50,000 must include the contractor's current certificate of responsibility, and all submissions must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or certified check payable to the Town of Ecru, equal to 5% of the total bid amount. The evaluation process allows the town to hold bids for up to 90 days while reviewing qualifications, and they reserve the right to reject any or all bids or waive bidding informalities. Publication of the advertisement will occur on August 20 and 27, 2025, with technical questions directed to Plan House Printing at (662) 407-0193.

The procurement includes specific preferences for resident contractors, with provisions that account for how nonresident bidders' home states treat Mississippi contractors. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bidding process appears open to qualified contractors meeting the specified requirements. The town has not disclosed a specific budget range or total project value in the provided documentation. Potential bidders should note the requirement for a certificate of responsibility for larger contracts and the potential for comprehensive review of bid qualifications. The project represents a significant infrastructure improvement opportunity for water system distribution in the Ecru municipal area, with the town maintaining flexibility in the contract award process to ensure the most suitable contractor is selected.