364-20251001143355 Pelahatchie

The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements project in Pelahatchie, Mississippi, located within Scott County. The project involves constructing a tank and well with related infrastructure improvements, funded through the Mississippi Municipal & County Water Infrastructure Grant Program and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The total contract time is 365 consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages of $700 per day for delays beyond the contract period. Key procurement dates include a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for October 16th, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and bid submissions due by 2:00 PM on October 28th, 2025, at Pelahatchie City Hall. All project-related questions must be submitted by October 21st, 2025. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond or certified cashier's check for 5% of the total bid price, and bid documents are available through www.waggonerengplans.com in both paper and digital formats.

The procurement affirmatively ensures disadvantaged business enterprises will have full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination. The project is subject to specific Uniform Guidance provisions related to Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, which implies potential federal compliance and reporting requirements for selected contractors. Bidders should anticipate potential integration with existing municipal infrastructure and be prepared to meet complex regulatory standards associated with water infrastructure projects. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the requirement for a bid bond suggests a substantial project scope. The procurement process emphasizes equal opportunity and seeks to create an inclusive bidding environment that encourages participation from diverse business entities, with particular attention to disadvantaged business enterprises.