191-20250410090515 Jxn Water

Wharton-Smith, Inc., acting as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for JXN Water, is seeking proposals for the OB Curtis Water Treatment Plant Chemical Building Miscellaneous Improvements project in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The procurement involves four specific bid packages: Concrete Rehabilitation, Doors, Frames, & Hardware, HVAC, and Plumbing. Qualified firms are invited to submit electronic bids for these targeted improvements to the water treatment facility. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 4/16/2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CST at the O.B. Curtis WTP, where potential bidders can gather additional project information. Bid-related questions must be submitted by 4/18/2025 at 5:00 PM CST, with final bids due electronically by 4/30/2025 at 2:00 PM CST. Bidders are expected to demonstrate technical capability and readiness to execute their specific bid package, with the full project schedule available in the bid documentation.

The project includes specific Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation goals, with fair share objectives of 3.1% MBE and 1.1% WBE. Interested contractors must submit proposals electronically to Brett Ardizone at watergmpbids@whartonsmith.com, with communication and submissions handled through this electronic channel. While a specific project budget is not disclosed, the multi-package nature of the procurement suggests a substantial infrastructure improvement initiative. Potential bidders should be prepared to integrate their work with existing water treatment plant infrastructure and demonstrate compliance with MBE/WBE participation requirements. The primary point of contact for bid inquiries is Brett Ardizone, who can be reached at the provided email or by phone at 980-776-5207 for additional project details and clarification.