66-20250905110817 Warren

Warren County, Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for a 2022 Community Development Block Grant-Economic Development (CDBG-ED) project focused on the Ceres Industrial Interplex wastewater treatment facility. The procurement is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for comprehensive wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation, which includes processing and removing residual biosolids and eroded levee material from Aerated Cell 1. Specific project components encompass rehabilitation of existing earthen levees, installing an HDPE geomembrane liner, constructing a concrete aerator dock, modifying influent and effluent piping, replacing aerator anchor posts, and installing levee topping material. Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi Law and possess a current Certificate of Responsibility. The bid submission deadline is October 8, 2025, at 9:00 am, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 30th at 9:00 am at the Warren County Port Commission office. The total contract time is specified as 330 consecutive calendar days.

The procurement emphasizes opportunities for disadvantaged businesses, specifically encouraging participation from Section 3, minority, and women's business enterprises. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the base bid amount, and the successful contractor must provide Payment and Performance Bonds each covering 100% of the contract value. The project is subject to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act, which mandates extending contracting, subcontracting, training, and employment opportunities to Section 3 businesses and residents. Warren County is committed to non-discrimination in the bidding process and operates as an Equal Opportunity Employer. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project is funded through a Community Development Block Grant, suggesting significant public infrastructure investment. The procurement appears designed to promote local economic development and enhance wastewater treatment infrastructure in the region.