328-20250611094643 Polkville

The Town of Polkville, Mississippi, located in Tate County, is soliciting bids for the DRA Water Distribution Improvements project, a critical infrastructure enhancement initiative funded through a Delta Regional Authority Grant. The procurement seeks a contractor to complete water distribution system improvements within a 90-day contract period. Bids will be received at the Polkville Town Hall, located at 6606 Highway 13, until July 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM local time. Bidding documents are available on the Allen Hoshall Plan Room website, and prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to register as plan holders. Contractors must possess a valid Certificate of Responsibility for public projects exceeding $50,000, demonstrating their technical and financial capability to execute the project. Each bid must include a Certified Check or Bidder's Bond representing 5% of the total bid price, and the successful bidder will be required to provide Performance and Payment Bonds, each covering 100% of the contract amount, from a Surety Company licensed in Mississippi.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be licensed Mississippi contractors with proven experience in water distribution infrastructure projects. The Town of Polkville reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities in the received bids, providing flexibility in the procurement process. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the project is funded through a Delta Regional Authority Grant, suggesting potential financial support for the infrastructure improvements. Project plans and specifications can be examined at the engineer's office in Jackson, Mississippi, and at the Polkville Town Hall, allowing potential bidders to thoroughly review project requirements. The comprehensive nature of the water distribution improvements indicates a significant municipal infrastructure investment aimed at enhancing water service reliability and efficiency for the Polkville community.