355-20250703081415 Decatur

The Town of Decatur, Mississippi, located in Bolivar County, is seeking sealed bids for a Water System Improvement project specifically focused on Contract 2 - Elevated Water Tank Improvements. The procurement involves comprehensive blasting and painting of a 250,000-gallon elevated water tank, with work to be completed at 66 7th Avenue, Decatur, MS 39327. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00am local time on Friday, August 15, 2025, with a contract time of 120 consecutive calendar days. Bidders are required to submit a Bid Bond or Certified Check for 5% of their bid amount, and the successful contractor must provide Payment and Performance Bonds each covering 100% of the contract value. The project is funded through multiple sources including Community Development Block Grant Funds, Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Funds, and the Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure Grant Program, which will influence the project's technical and compliance requirements.

The procurement explicitly encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises and is subject to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act, which mandates extending contracting, subcontracting, training, and employment opportunities to Section 3 businesses and residents. A critical compliance requirement is the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), which mandates that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials must be produced in the United States. Contract documents can be purchased for $200.00 from Fontaine Engineering, LLC. While a specific award value is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the water tank improvements and the multiple funding sources suggest a significant municipal infrastructure investment. Potential bidders should carefully review the technical specifications, funding source requirements, and compliance guidelines to ensure their ability to meet the project's complex criteria.