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The Walker Switch Water Association is seeking sealed bids for the Walker Switch Water System Improvements ARPA Phase 2 project located in Iuka, Mississippi, within Union County. The procurement involves constructing approximately 3,000 linear feet of 6-inch diameter water pipeline, which includes critical infrastructure components such as steel encased roadway bores, service line reconnections, fittings, valves, hydrants, driveway bores, machine taps, wet taps, and erosion control elements. Bids will be received until 10:00 A.M. on Friday, August 22nd, 2025, at the Walker Switch Water Association's office located at 117 E Eastport St., Iuka, MS 38852. Bidders are required to purchase contract documents from Plan House Printing and register for a free account at www.cceplanroom.com. The project is anticipated to be funded through the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG), which means compliance with Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds guidelines will be mandatory. Bid submissions cannot be withdrawn within 60 days after the bid opening, and the owner reserves the right to waive informalities or reject any or all bids, with the award to be made to the lowest or most responsible, responsive bidder.

The procurement specifically solicits minority and women's business enterprises to bid as prime contractors and encourages their participation in subcontracting opportunities. While no specific set-aside percentages are detailed, the language suggests a commitment to inclusive procurement practices. The project does not indicate any existing incumbent vendors or specific technology integration requirements. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability to execute the water system infrastructure improvements, which involve complex pipeline installation and associated civil engineering work. The funding source, ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant, implies potential federal oversight and specific compliance requirements. Although a precise budget range is not specified in the available documentation, the scope of work suggests a significant infrastructure investment targeting rural water system enhancements. The procurement process emphasizes responsible bidding, with an evaluation focus on technical competence, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.