147-20250721105638 srwa

Southwest Rankin Water Association, Inc. is soliciting bids for the 2021 Water System Improvements Contract II, a comprehensive water infrastructure project located in Rankin and Copiah Counties, Mississippi. The procurement involves the installation of approximately 14,800 linear feet of new 4-inch PVC waterlines using open-cut installation techniques, along with approximately 2,200 linear feet of 4-inch to 10-inch HDPE waterlines and casings using horizontal directional drilling. Key deliverables include re-connecting existing water meters, installing water-service lines and casings, completing driveway bores, placing gate valves and fire hydrants, executing tie-ins to existing waterlines, and abandoning outdated waterlines. Bids will be accepted electronically and in-person until August 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time, with a public bid opening and reading scheduled immediately thereafter. The contract will be funded wholly or partially through the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG), which requires adherence to specific Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds guidelines.

The procurement explicitly encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises, soliciting their involvement as prime contractors and inviting inquiries about potential subcontracting opportunities. Bidding documents are available electronically at www.engserviceplans.com, with printed copies obtainable for a non-refundable deposit. The procurement will be subject to applicable sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972 and must comply with various Uniform Guidance provisions, including federal award requirements, cost principles, and audit standards. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project's comprehensive infrastructure scope suggests a significant capital investment. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete bidding documentation, which includes detailed specifications for water system improvements and technical requirements for construction methodologies.