37-20250305140746 Sharkey

The Delta City Utility District is soliciting sealed proposals for a 2020 Water Distribution System Additions project located in Sharkey County, Mississippi. The procurement involves constructing approximately 44,000 linear feet of water lines and related infrastructure, with specific technical specifications for municipal infrastructure components. Proposals will be received at Heflin Engineering, located at 1700 W Government Street, Building A, Suite J, in Brandon, MS, with both physical and electronic submission options available through www.heflinengineeringbids.com. The bid submission deadline is April 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time, with a public bid opening immediately following where proposals will be read aloud. Bidders must provide a 5% bid security and comply with all procurement requirements, including a mandatory American Iron and Steel provision that requires all iron and steel products to be produced in the United States. The utility district will evaluate bids based on the lowest and best proposal that meets all project specifications and requirements.

The contract opportunity appears to be an equal opportunity initiative with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. All potential bidders must demonstrate compliance with detailed municipal infrastructure specifications and procurement guidelines. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the extensive water line construction scope suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The project includes provisions allowing the Delta City Utility District to reject any or all bids and to hold submitted bids for examination up to 60 days. Bidding documents are available for download on the specified engineering website, enabling broad access for potential contractors. The procurement process emphasizes non-discrimination and open competition, encouraging qualified contractors to submit comprehensive proposals for this critical water distribution system expansion project.