155-20251030131146 acwa

Arlington Community Water Association (ACWA) is seeking sealed bids for Contract No. 4 Pressure Tank Material, a procurement opportunity located in Bolivar County, Mississippi. The bid solicitation is scheduled to be received at ACWA's office located at 47 Arlington Loop, Beaumont, MS 39423 until 10:30 AM local time on November 13, 2025, with bids to be publicly opened and read aloud immediately thereafter. Bidders can obtain contract documents from Clearpoint Consulting Engineers, P.A. in Hattiesburg, MS, either for a non-refundable fee or online at www.clearpointbids.com. The procurement is specifically for pressure tank materials, with bidders required to comply with Instructions to Bidders contained within the contract documents. The contract is anticipated to be funded through the ARPA Rural Water Association Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG), which implies specific compliance requirements and guidelines for the procurement process.

The procurement opportunity demonstrates a commitment to inclusive contracting, explicitly soliciting minority and women's business enterprises as prime contractors and encouraging their participation in subcontracting, equipment, material, and supply aspects of the project. The procurement is subject to Mississippi Code of 1972 regulations and RWAIG Program Regulations, with additional compliance requirements under Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Guidance. This includes adherence to specific provisions related to cost principles, audit requirements, universal identifiers, subaward reporting, and debarment and suspension guidelines. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the involvement of ARPA funding suggests potential significant investment in rural water infrastructure. The procurement appears designed to provide opportunities for diverse business participation while maintaining strict regulatory compliance in the selection and contracting process.