358-20250909090552 Bentonia

The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement for water system improvements in the Town of Bentonia, located in Yazoo County, Mississippi. The project, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Program and the Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure (MCWI) Grant Program, involves critical water system upgrades under Grant No. 637-2-CW-5.5. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Town Hall, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at McMaster & Associates, Inc. in Madison, MS. Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi Law and possess a current Certificate of Responsibility. The contract has a specified timeline of 120 consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for incomplete work. Each bid must include a 5% bid security, and the successful bidder will be required to provide 100% performance and payment bonds.

The procurement encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises as prime contractors or subcontractors. Potential bidders must meet specific qualifications, including being legally authorized to perform work in Mississippi and holding a valid Certificate of Responsibility. The Town of Bentonia reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities in the bidding process. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project is being funded through multiple grant sources, including ARPA and MCWI. The procurement appears to be open to a wide range of qualified contractors, with a particular emphasis on supporting diverse business participation. The project's focus on water infrastructure improvements suggests a significant investment in municipal utility upgrades, though the exact financial scope is not detailed in the available documentation.