216-20250625100113 nlwa

The New Liberty Water Association (NLWA) is seeking sealed bids for a water system improvement project located in Vardaman, Mississippi, specifically within Carroll County. The procurement, identified as Contract B, focuses on the rehabilitation of an existing 50,000-gallon collector tank and is part of a broader system improvement initiative. Bid documents can be examined at the Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program in Jackson and Plan House Printing in Tupelo, with contract documents available online at www.esiplans.com. Sealed bids will be received at Engineering Solutions, Inc. until 2:00 P.M. on July 28th, 2025. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the total bid amount, and the project is expected to be funded through the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG). The procurement is subject to applicable sections of the Mississippi Code and will require adherence to specific Uniform Guidance provisions related to federal funding.

The procurement encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises, suggesting potential set-aside or preference considerations for disadvantaged businesses. The New Liberty Water Association reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may hold bids for review up to 90 days from the opening date. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project's scope involves significant infrastructure rehabilitation, indicating a potentially substantial contract value. The project's funding through federal Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds suggests strict compliance requirements and potential additional documentation or reporting obligations for successful bidders. The procurement appears open to qualified contractors capable of executing water system tank rehabilitation work, with an emphasis on meeting federal grant requirements and supporting rural water infrastructure improvements.