154-20250404105154 Sharkey

The Sharkey County Board of Supervisors is seeking sealed bids for the construction of wastewater facilities owned by Truelight Redevelopment Group, Inc. at the Little Panther Burn Subdivision in Rolling Fork, Mississippi. The procurement is focused on comprehensive wastewater infrastructure development, with bids due by 10:00 AM local time on May 19, 2025, at the Sharkey County EOC. Electronic bid submissions will be accepted through www.heflinengineeringbids.com, with bidding documents available for examination at Heflin Engineering in Brandon, MS. Bidders are required to provide bid security in the form of a Bid Bond, certified check, or cashier's check for 5% of the total bid amount. The project is anticipated to be funded partially or wholly through the ARPA Mississippi Municipality & County Water Infrastructure Grant (MCWI), which will require compliance with specific Mississippi Code provisions. Potential bidders should carefully review all project specifications and ensure full compliance with technical requirements for wastewater facility construction.

The procurement emphasizes opportunities for minority and women's business enterprises, encouraging their participation as prime contractors or subcontractors. The solicitation is subject to federal Uniform Guidance provisions and Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds requirements, which may impose additional compliance standards. The Sharkey County Board of Supervisors maintains the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and hold bids for examination up to 60 days after submission. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the project's funding through ARPA grants suggests significant infrastructure investment. The procurement process mandates non-discriminatory consideration of bidders, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Interested contractors should demonstrate technical expertise in municipal wastewater infrastructure development and compliance with federal and state regulatory standards.