35-20251222143431 jcua

The Jackson County Utility Authority is soliciting bids for the Jordan Road Phase 3 - Force Main and Sewer Pump Station project located in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The procurement involves constructing a new sewer lift station and sewer force main, with specific technical specifications detailed in the bid documents. Prospective bidders must download bidding documents from www.neel-schafferplans.com and www.centralbidding.com, requiring mandatory registration as plan holders with a valid email address. An informational pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM at 1225 Jackson Avenue, Pascagoula, MS 39567, where potential contractors can gather additional project details. The bid submission deadline is February 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time, with bids to be publicly opened and read at the Jackson County Utility Authority location. Electronic bid submissions will be accepted through www.centralbidding.com, and all official notifications and potential addenda will be exclusively issued via the designated website. Bidders with technical questions about website registration and document orders can contact Plan House Printing at 601-336-6378, while electronic bidding process inquiries should be directed to Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.

The project anticipates potential funding through the Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund (WPCRLF) program from the State of Mississippi, which introduces specific procurement guidelines. The solicitation explicitly encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises, inviting them to bid as prime contractors and explore subcontracting and supply opportunities. All procurement activities are subject to applicable sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated, which may impose additional regulatory requirements on bidders. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure project suggests a potentially significant investment in municipal utility infrastructure. The procurement process appears designed to promote open competition while simultaneously supporting diverse business participation, with no apparent restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can submit bids beyond standard municipal contracting qualifications.