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The Diamondhead Water and Sewer District in Hancock County, Mississippi, is seeking bids for the Water System Rehabilitation Phase IV project, a critical infrastructure improvement initiative. The procurement involves the construction of approximately 5,224 linear feet of 8-inch diameter PVC waterline, including necessary appurtenances and connections to the existing water system. Sealed bids will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on October 9, 2025, with the bid opening scheduled during the Diamondhead Water and Sewer District Board of Commissioners Meeting at 4:00 p.m. the same day at Diamondhead City Hall Council Chambers. A mandatory pre-bid conference is set for September 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the district's main office located at 4425 Park Ten Drive, Diamondhead, MS. Bidders are required to provide a bid security of 5% of the total bid amount and will be evaluated based on their ability to deliver a comprehensive water system rehabilitation solution. The contract documents can be examined at Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc. or purchased online through digitalengineeringplans.com.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders will be required to submit a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each equal to 100% of the contract amount, and cannot withdraw their bids for 90 calendar days after the bid opening. The Diamondhead Water and Sewer District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award the contract to the lowest and best qualified, responsive, and responsible bidder. The bid notice will be published in multiple venues, including the Diamondhead Water & Sewer District Website, Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program, The Sea Coast Echo, and The Sun Herald during September 2025. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project's scope suggests a significant infrastructure investment focused on improving the local water system's reliability and efficiency. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete bid documentation and demonstrate technical expertise in municipal water system rehabilitation and construction.