5480-20240612143931 Weir Constru

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the Elevated Water Storage Tank Improvements project in Weir, Choctaw County, Mississippi. The Town of Weir is seeking sealed bids or electronic bids for the project, which is being funded through the MDEQ-MCWI Agreement No. 100-2-DW-5.15 and is CES Project #23-1409. The work consists of sandblasting and painting the interior and exterior of a 100,000 gallon elevated steel water storage tank, along with other repairs and improvements. The contract time for the project is 365 calendar days, with a liquidated damages provision of $200 per calendar day thereafter. The bid will be awarded to the lowest and best qualified bidder based on the published quantities. The deadline for submitting bids is 2:00 pm on July 16, 2024.

Minority and women's business enterprises are encouraged to bid on this contract as prime contractors and to inquire about potential subcontracting opportunities. The project is subject to Federal Labor Standard Provisions, and the minimum wage rates have been predetermined by the Secretary of the Department of Labor. A certified check or bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid must accompany each bid proposal. The successful bidder must provide both a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100% of the contract, upon execution of the contract. The available budget or award value for this project is not specified.