157-20250319142204 Oxford

The City of Oxford, Mississippi is soliciting bids for the Whirlpool Well No. 3 Project, a critical infrastructure development focused on constructing a new potable water supply well. The project scope includes building an 825 gpm water well with associated raw water piping, control systems, and chain link fencing. Sealed and 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. The procurement is structured as a single prime contract, with bidding documents available for purchase through www.oxfordmsbids.com in both paper and digital formats. Bidders must provide bid security of five percent of their total bid amount, and the project is anticipated to be funded partially or wholly through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), with Federal award number 107-2-DW-5.15 from the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

The City of Oxford has explicitly solicited participation from minority and women's business enterprises (MBE/WBE), encouraging them to bid as prime contractors or explore subcontracting opportunities. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical specifications for water infrastructure development. The City reserves the right to waive irregularities and reject any bids not considered in the best interest of the municipality. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the complexity of constructing an 825 gpm water well with associated infrastructure suggests a significant capital investment. The project's funding through ARPA indicates potential flexibility in contractor selection and a focus on supporting local economic development and critical infrastructure improvements.