378-20260722141312 JXN Water

JXN Water, Inc. is requesting sealed bids for small-diameter water pipeline replacements across multiple Jackson neighborhoods (Broadmoor, Brown, Bell Court, Pleasant Cove, and Brookside areas) with bids due September 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference on August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Stantec Consulting's Jackson office. The project is funded under Mississippi's Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund (DWSIRLF) program and must comply with American Iron and Steel requirements.

The scope includes installation of new 6-inch-diameter water pipelines, abandonment of existing pipelines, installation of gate valves and fire hydrants, water service line connections, mobilization, traffic control, stormwater pollution prevention planning, and full-width mill and pavement replacement across the project streets. Work is performed within Jackson city limits and Hinds County.

The contract duration is 220 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,500 per calendar day for delays beyond the completion date. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount; the successful contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds each at 100 percent of the contract award amount. Bids may not be withdrawn within sixty days after opening.

Minority and women's business enterprises are specifically solicited to bid as prime contractors and are encouraged to explore subcontracting opportunities. Questions are due August 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Bidding documents are available electronically through PlanetBids or in hard copy from Stantec for $200 per non-refundable copy. The mandatory pre-bid conference is limited to a maximum of two representatives per bidder. Sealed bids are received online through PlanetBids or at the JXN Water office, with public opening immediately following the 2:00 p.m. deadline.