157-20250318141708 Oxford

The City of Oxford, Mississippi is seeking bids for the Whirlpool Well No. 3 project, a critical infrastructure development located in Lamar County and Paden Village. The procurement is for a single prime contract involving the construction of an 825 gpm potable water supply well, which includes raw water piping, control systems, chain link fencing, and associated miscellaneous components. Sealed or electronic bids will be accepted until 11:00 A.M. local time on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the City Clerk's office, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder for the Base Bid. Bidders must provide bid security of 5% of their total bid amount, and the project is expected to be funded wholly or partially through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), with a federal award number of 107-2-DW-5.15 from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Bidding documents are available in paper or digital format and must be purchased through the www.oxfordmsbids.com website, with the City of Oxford reserving the right to waive irregularities and reject bids not considered in the city's best interest.

The City of Oxford actively encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises (MBE/WBE), inviting them to bid as prime contractors and explore subcontracting opportunities. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the project's scope suggests a substantial municipal infrastructure investment. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the procurement documents. The project appears to be a standalone water infrastructure development without explicit requirements for integration with existing systems. The procurement process seems designed to be inclusive, with provisions that support diverse business participation while maintaining a competitive bidding environment. The federal funding source (ARPA) indicates potential additional compliance requirements and oversight, which bidders should carefully consider when preparing their submissions.