157-20250605110547 Oxford

The City of Oxford is seeking bids for Contract A - Anderson Well Nos. 3 & 4, a construction project involving the development of two 1,000 gpm potable water supply wells located in Lamar County, Mississippi. The procurement is structured as a single prime contract, with bids being accepted in both sealed paper and electronic formats through the website www.oxfordmsbids.com. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by 11:00 A.M. local time on Thursday, July 10, 2025, to the City Clerk's office. The project is partially funded 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. Bidders are required to provide bid security equaling five percent of their total bid amount, and the city will evaluate submissions to select the lowest qualified bidder. The bidding documents were published on June 10 and June 17, 2025, providing potential contractors ample time to review specifications and prepare comprehensive proposals.

The City of Oxford has specifically solicited minority and women's business enterprises to participate as prime contractors or explore subcontracting opportunities, indicating a commitment to diverse vendor participation. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract appears open to qualified construction firms with expertise in municipal water infrastructure development. The procurement does not explicitly state a total project budget, but the requirement for substantial bid security suggests a significant capital investment. The city reserves the right to waive irregularities and reject any bids not deemed in the best interest of the municipality, providing flexibility in the selection process. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation available on the www.oxfordmsbids.com website to ensure complete understanding of project requirements, submission guidelines, and evaluation criteria. The project's connection to federal ARPA funding may introduce additional compliance and reporting requirements for the selected contractor.