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The New Liberty Water Association is soliciting sealed bids for a water infrastructure project titled "System Improvements - Contract C - Distribution Improvements" located in Vardaman, Mississippi, within Pontotoc County. The project encompasses constructing a booster station and approximately 16,000 feet of waterline, with bids due by 3:00 P.M. on July 28th, 2025, at Engineering Solutions, Inc. in Pontotoc. Bidders can examine the bid schedule at the Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program in Jackson and Plan House Printing in Tupelo, with contract documents and plans available online at www.esiplans.com. Potential bidders must submit a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the total bid amount. The project is expected to be funded through the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG), utilizing Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, which may impose additional compliance requirements.

The procurement specifically solicits minority and women's business enterprises to bid as prime contractors and encourages their participation in subcontracting opportunities. The New Liberty Water Association reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may hold submitted bids for up to 90 days for review. Multiple federal uniform guidance provisions will be mandatory, including sections related to definitions, general provisions, award requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project's scope involving a booster station and extensive waterline construction suggests a significant infrastructure investment. Interested contractors should carefully review the complete bid documentation and be prepared to meet the comprehensive federal and local regulatory requirements associated with this water infrastructure project.