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The Beaver Dam Water Association is soliciting sealed proposals for a comprehensive System Wide Water Meter Replacement project located in Heidelberg, Mississippi, designated as Contract No. 1 and Engineer's Project No. 24-015. The procurement seeks a contractor to undertake a full water meter replacement initiative, with proposals due by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Beaver Meadow Water Association office. Bidders must submit proposals with a valid certificate of responsibility number and can obtain bid documents from Beaver Meadow Water Association and Pickering Engineering Services, with digital and physical copies available for purchase online at www.phbidding.co. Each proposal must include a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the total bid amount, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder based on the base bid amount. The project is anticipated to be funded through the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG), which mandates compliance with Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds guidelines and various federal procurement standards.

The procurement actively solicits participation from minority and women's business enterprises (MBE/WBE), encouraging these organizations to bid as prime contractors or explore subcontracting opportunities. The contract will be executed under Mississippi Code provisions and is subject to Uniform Guidance requirements, which include specific federal compliance and reporting protocols. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project represents a significant infrastructure upgrade for the Beaver Dam Water Association, focusing on modernizing water meter infrastructure. The procurement does not specify an exact budget range, but the requirement for a 5% bid bond suggests a substantial project value. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical capability, financial stability, and experience with municipal water infrastructure projects, with a particular emphasis on meeting federal grant program requirements and ensuring seamless integration with existing water system infrastructure.