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The Sunflower Water Association is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive water infrastructure project in Mississippi, specifically soliciting proposals for constructing a new water well with associated infrastructure. The project involves developing a 300 gpm groundwater supply well and installing a 12,000-gallon hydropneumatic tank, with a total contract duration of 365 consecutive calendar days. Bids are due on May 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time, to be submitted at Civil-Link's office in Southaven, Mississippi. The procurement is anticipated to be funded through the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG), and bidders must comply with multiple federal and state regulatory requirements. Bid documents are available from Civil-Link for a non-refundable $100 reproduction cost, with a public bid reading scheduled for 10:15 a.m. on the submission date. Potential bidders must possess appropriate licensing, including a "Certificate of Responsibility" for bids exceeding $50,000, and must complete a Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities.

The solicitation explicitly encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises, both as prime contractors and subcontractors. Liquidated damages are set at $500 per consecutive calendar day beyond the contract's 365-day timeline. The Sunflower Water Association reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities, with the intent to award to the lowest and most responsive bidder. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the project's scope and federal grant involvement suggest a potentially substantial infrastructure investment. The procurement is subject to Mississippi state code and various federal Uniform Guidance provisions, indicating a complex regulatory environment for potential bidders. Interested parties must carefully review all documentation and ensure complete compliance with technical specifications, federal grant requirements, and state procurement regulations.