19-20260105084812 DWA

The Dorsey Water Association, located in Fulton, Mississippi and serving Itawamba County, is seeking sealed and electronic bids for Contract E: Line Abandonment and Meter Reconnection. This construction project involves comprehensive water infrastructure work, specifically focusing on approximately 28 meter reconnections, including service tubing, bored service tubing encasement, service saddles, corporation stops, and related appurtenances. The project scope encompasses wet taps, machine taps, gate valves, and infrastructure modifications for water line abandonment, with item sizes ranging from 2 to 8 inches. Bids will be received until 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the Dorsey Water Association office located at 2680 MS-178. Contract documents are available for examination at the association's office and Cook Coggin Engineers, Inc. in Tupelo, Mississippi, with electronic bid submissions accepted through www.cceplanroom.com. Bidders must submit bid security as specified in the Information for Bidders section, and bids cannot be withdrawn within 60 days after the bid opening date.

The contract is anticipated to be funded through the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG), which mandates compliance with Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program requirements. The procurement specifically solicits minority and women's business enterprises as prime contractors and encourages their participation in subcontracting opportunities. Electronic bidders must submit bonds either electronically from a surety or as original hard copies before bid opening. Award will be made to the lowest or most responsible responsive bidder, with the Dorsey Water Association reserving the right to waive informalities or reject any or all bids. Bidders must be registered with Plan House Printing to appear on the official planholders list. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the project's infrastructure nature and federal grant funding suggest a potentially significant investment in water infrastructure improvements for the Itawamba County region.