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The Prentiss-Alcorn Water Association is seeking sealed and electronic bids for Water System Improvements, specifically Contract C: Distribution Improvements, located in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. The procurement involves constructing approximately 1,450 linear feet of 4-inch water line and three main line master meter arrangements, with all necessary appurtenances. Electronic and sealed bids will be received until 10:00 A.M. on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the association's office located at 371 County Road 8301 in Rienzi, MS. Bidders are required to register on the CCE Planroom website to view documents and submit electronic bids, with contract documents available for purchase through Plan House Printing and Graphics in Tupelo. The contract is anticipated to be funded through the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG) and will be awarded to the lowest or best responsible, responsive bidder. No bidder may withdraw a bid within 60 days after the opening date, and the procurement is subject to applicable Mississippi Code sections and RWAIG Program Regulations.

The solicitation encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises, inviting them to bid as prime contractors and explore potential subcontracting opportunities. Bidders must submit a bid security with their proposal, with electronic submissions requiring either an electronic bid bond or an original hard copy submitted prior to bid opening. The contractor will be required to furnish surety bonds simultaneously with contract execution. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project is funded through federal infrastructure grant programs, suggesting potential significant investment. The owner reserves the right to waive any informality or reject any or all bids, providing flexibility in the procurement process. The procurement is also subject to Uniform Guidance provisions outlined in the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Compliance and Reporting Guidance, indicating strict adherence to federal contracting regulations and reporting requirements.