191-20250327144346 Jxn Water

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is serving as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for JXN Water, soliciting competitive bids for the OB Curtis Water Treatment Plant Treatment Process Renewals project, specifically focused on a Compressed Air System Bid Package. The procurement involves a comprehensive, turn-key installation of a complete compressed air system, which includes two oil-free rotary tooth or screw compressors rated at 230 SCFM @ 125 psi, two 120-gallon vertical wet receivers, two 1,060-gallon vertical dry receivers, and two air dryers with specific performance requirements. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating qualifications, project experience, insurance certificates, and bonding capabilities. The bid is due on April 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with bid questions required by April 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST. Evaluation criteria will likely include technical capabilities, experience with similar water treatment infrastructure projects, and compliance with specified technical and documentation requirements. The contract is structured as a lump sum agreement with 5% retainage held until owner release, and the selected subcontractor will be responsible for equipment procurement, installation, testing, startup, and comprehensive documentation.

The contract includes specific set-aside designations for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE), with targeted participation of 3.1% MBE and 1.1% WBE. The project is funded through the Mississippi State Department of Health State Revolving Fund (SRF) program, which mandates compliance with Davis-Bacon wage rates and American Iron and Steel (AIS) requirements. Successful bidders must demonstrate the ability to meet these compliance standards and provide a minimum one-year warranty period. The contract will require a comprehensive annual service agreement, manufacturer services, staff training, and coordination with the CMAR and other trades. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the complexity of the compressed air system installation and the infrastructure renewal project suggests a significant capital investment. The project's funding through the State Revolving Fund indicates potential for a substantial contract value, likely in the hundreds of thousands of dollars range, contingent on final project specifications and detailed engineering requirements.