37-20250606114854 HWY28WA

The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement initiative by the Highway 28 Water Association, Inc., located in Mississippi, specifically involving water infrastructure improvements in Simpson County. The project entails the purchase of approximately 50,000 linear feet of water distribution improvements, with sealed bids being accepted until 10:00 AM local time on July 15, 2025, at Heflin Engineering's office in Brandon, MS. Bidding documents are available for preview and download from www.heflinengineeringbids.com, with associated non-refundable costs for document acquisition. The procurement is expected to be funded through the ARPA Rural Water Association Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG) and will be subject to Mississippi Code regulations. Bidders are required to submit bid security in the form of a Bid Bond, certified check, or cashier's check representing 5% of the total bid amount. Evaluation criteria suggest the Highway 28 Water Association will select the lowest and most compliant bid that meets all specified project requirements.

The solicitation explicitly encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises, either as prime contractors or subcontractors, indicating a commitment to diverse vendor engagement. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project appears open to qualified water infrastructure contractors capable of executing large-scale distribution improvement projects. The Highway 28 Water Association reserves the right to reject any bids and maintain bid examination for up to 60 days, providing flexibility in the selection process. Though a precise budget range is not specified, the scale of the project (50,000 linear feet of distribution improvements) suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. The procurement process appears designed to ensure competitive bidding while maintaining rigorous technical and performance standards for water infrastructure development in the region.