143-20251031232242 Ellisville

The City of Ellisville, Mississippi, located in Jones County, is seeking sealed proposals for the MCWI Water System Improvements project, designated as Engineer's Project No. 24-081. The procurement is for comprehensive water infrastructure upgrades, with proposals due on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Ellisville City Hall. Bidders must submit proposals with a certified check or bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount, and all documents must be clearly marked with the contractor's certificate of responsibility number. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest qualified bidder for the Base Bid Amount, with the city reserving the right to reject any or all bids. Interested parties can obtain project plans, specifications, and contract documents by examining them at Ellisville City Hall or Pickering Engineering Services, PLLC, with digital and physical copies available for purchase online at www.phbidding.co. The bid schedule can also be reviewed at the Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program office in Jackson.

The project is anticipated to be funded through the ARPA Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure (MCWI) Grant Program, with specific provisions under the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program. The city actively solicits minority and women's business enterprises (MWBEs) as prime contractors and encourages their participation in subcontracting, material procurement, equipment supply, and other project-related opportunities. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the water system improvements suggests a significant infrastructure investment. All contracts will be subject to applicable sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972 and specific federal guidelines associated with the funding source. The procurement process is designed to be inclusive, providing multiple avenues for potential contractors to access bid documents and participate in the bidding process, with the ultimate goal of selecting a qualified vendor to execute the water system improvements project.