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Valley Park Water Association, Inc. is seeking bids for the 2024 Water System Improvements Contract III Distribution Improvements Phase II project, located across multiple counties in Mississippi including Humphreys County and Weir Town. The procurement involves comprehensive water infrastructure upgrades, specifically the installation of approximately 19,500 linear feet of new 4-inch PVC waterlines using open-cut installation techniques and 1,350 linear feet of 2-inch through 10-inch HDPE waterlines and casings using horizontal direction drilling. Bidders must submit proposals by Friday, July 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time, with bids to be publicly opened and read aloud at the Valley Park Community Center. Electronic bid submissions will be accepted, and bidding documents are available on www.engserviceplans.com. The project will be funded through the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG), which mandates specific compliance requirements from the US Treasury State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds guidance. Prospective contractors must adhere to applicable sections of the Mississippi Code and RWAIG Program Regulations.

The procurement explicitly encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises, soliciting them to bid as prime contractors and explore subcontracting opportunities. Bidding documents can be obtained by paying a non-refundable deposit, with the issuing office located in Richland, Mississippi. The contract will require comprehensive compliance with Uniform Guidance provisions, covering areas such as definitions, general provisions, award requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the project's scope suggests a significant infrastructure investment. Contractors must be prepared to integrate with existing water system infrastructure and demonstrate technical capabilities in water line installation using both open-cut and horizontal direction drilling methods. The procurement process emphasizes inclusivity and technical competence, with a focus on expanding and improving water distribution systems across the specified Mississippi counties.