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The New Liberty Water Association is seeking sealed bids for the System Improvements Contract C Distribution Improvements project located in Vardaman, Mississippi, within Carroll County. The procurement involves constructing a booster station and approximately 16,000 linear feet of waterline infrastructure. Bid documents must be submitted to Engineering Solutions, Inc. at 180 Magee Dr, Pontotoc, MS 38863, with a strict submission deadline of 2:00 P.M. on September 2nd, 2025. Bidders are required to provide a Bid Bond or certified check/bank draft equal to 5% of their total bid amount. The project documentation can be examined at the Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program in Jackson and Plan House Printing in Tupelo, with contract documents and plans available for online viewing and purchase at www.esiplans.com. Evaluation criteria appear to include compliance with Uniform Guidance provisions and meeting technical specifications for water infrastructure development.

The contract opportunity is expected to be funded through the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG), with explicit solicitation of minority and women's business enterprises as prime contractors and subcontractors. Bidders will be subject to review of qualifications, with bids potentially held for up to 90 days from the opening date before contract award. The New Liberty Water Association reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive bidding informalities. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the infrastructure scope suggests a substantial capital investment in rural water system improvements. Potential respondents should carefully review the complete bid documentation to ensure compliance with all technical, financial, and procedural requirements for this water infrastructure project.