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The Mississippi Rural Water Association (MRWA) is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of a new training facility located in Pearl, Mississippi. The procurement involves comprehensive construction services, including sitework, general, mechanical, and electrical work, with a total contract duration of 300 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Bidders must submit proposals in duplicate and include their Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors Certificate of Responsibility Number. The bid submission deadline is July 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time, with sealed bids to be received at MRWA's address at 172 Country Place Parkway, Pearl, MS 39208. Qualified contractors must provide a Bid Bond or Certified Check for 5% of their total bid amount, and the successful bidder will be required to furnish Payment and Performance Bonds each at 100% of the contract value. The project is specifically funded through a Delta Regional Authority grant, and bidders are expected to meet comprehensive technical specifications and construction requirements as detailed in the solicitation documents.

The procurement emphasizes participation from minority and women's business enterprises, with explicit equal opportunity provisions prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual preference, marital or veteran status. Contract specifications and drawings will be available in digital format from Carl Freiler Nobles Architect and will be accessible through various plan rooms and online plan services. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the requirement for substantial performance and payment bonding suggests a significant project scope. Potential bidders must demonstrate professional licensing, technical capability, and financial stability to be considered for the contract. The procurement process is open to qualified construction firms with experience in institutional facility development, particularly those with demonstrated capabilities in comprehensive construction projects involving multiple trade disciplines.