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The Kiln Utility and Fire District of Hancock County, Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive water infrastructure improvement project along Firetower Road, extending from Highway 43 to Highway 603. The procurement involves constructing approximately 2.5 miles of water distribution line, including installation of valves, fire hydrants, and connections for approximately 50 customers. Sealed bids must be submitted by Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. local time, with bids to be publicly opened and read aloud at the Kiln Utility & Fire District office located at 16154 Fire Department Road, Kiln, MS 39556. Bidding documents are available for purchase through www.phbidding.co, with hard copies available for examination at the Kiln Utility & Fire District office, Chiniche Engineering & Surveying, and the Mississippi State Department of Health. Each bid must include a Certified Check or Bidder's Bond equivalent to five percent of the total bid price, and the successful bidder will be required to provide Performance and Payment Bonds each covering one hundred percent of the contract price.

The contract is funded through the Safe Drinking Water Act's State Revolving Loan Funds (DWSIRLF) administered by the State of Mississippi, with specific requirements for compliance with American Iron and Steel provisions. Minority and women's business enterprises are explicitly encouraged to participate as prime contractors and are solicited to explore subcontracting opportunities. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities, with bidders prohibited from withdrawing bids within sixty days after the bid opening without Owner consent. All construction must adhere to Federal, State, and Local regulations and codes. While no specific budget range is detailed in the documentation, the project's scope suggests a substantial infrastructure investment focused on improving water distribution capabilities in the Hancock County area, with potential contract values reflective of the 2.5-mile water line installation and associated infrastructure improvements.