65-20250919101328 Bay Springs

The City of Bay Springs, Mississippi, is seeking sealed bids for the MDEQ WPCRLF North & South Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades project located in Jefferson Davis County. This construction procurement involves comprehensive upgrades to existing wastewater treatment facilities, with bids to be received at City Hall until 3:00 PM local time on November 6, 2025. Bidders can obtain documentation electronically from www.sd-wprojects.com or examine physical documents at City Hall and the consulting engineer's office (Shows, Dearman & Waits, Inc.). All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to 5% of the total bid amount, which can be submitted as a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond from a Mississippi-licensed company. The project is expected to be funded through the Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund (WPCRLF) program, and bidders should note that no bid may be withdrawn for 60 days after submission. While the City Council intends to accept the lowest and best proposal, they reserve the right to reject any or all submissions and waive potential informalities in the bidding process.

The procurement specifically solicits minority and women's business enterprises (MBE/WBE) to participate as prime contractors and encourages their exploration of subcontracting opportunities. Bid documents indicate a preference for local and diverse business participation, with no explicit restrictions on company size or type beyond the requirement of being Mississippi-licensed. The project's funding through the state's WPCRLF program suggests potential additional compliance requirements for participants. While a specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the comprehensive nature of the wastewater treatment plant upgrades implies a significant capital investment. The bid is scheduled for publication on September 24, 2025, and October 1, 2025, providing potential bidders approximately six weeks to prepare and submit their proposals. Interested contractors should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the detailed requirements outlined in the bid advertisement.