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The New Liberty Water Association in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, is seeking sealed bids for a System Improvements Contract A focused on Automatic Meter Reading System Installation. The procurement involves replacing existing water system meters with a new automatic meter reading system, with bids to be received at Engineering Solutions, Inc. located at 180 Magee Dr, Pontotoc, MS 38863. Bid documents can be examined at the Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program in Jackson and Plan House Printing in Tupelo, with complete contract documents and plans available online at www.esiplans.com. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 P.M. on May 2nd, 2025, and bidders are required to submit a bid bond, certified check, or bank draft payable to the New Liberty Water Association, equal to 5% of the total bid amount. The project is expected to be funded through the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG), and bids may be held for up to 90 days for review. The New Liberty Water Association reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive bidding informalities.

The contract opportunity encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises, who are invited to bid as prime contractors and explore subcontracting opportunities. The procurement is subject to various Uniform Guidance provisions related to the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, which may impact contract requirements and implementation. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the requirement for a bid bond of 5% of the total bid amount suggests a substantial project investment. The automatic meter reading system installation implies potential technological integration with existing water infrastructure, though specific technical requirements would be outlined in the full bid documentation. Interested bidders should carefully review the complete bid documents to understand the full scope of work, technical specifications, and compliance requirements associated with this water system improvement project.