7887-20240701160639 Dekalb Const

The Town of DeKalb, Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for a Water System Distribution Improvements project. The principal items of work involve the rehabilitation of a 250,000 gallon elevated water tank, a 300,000 gallon water tank, a 500,000 gallon standpipe, and the rehabilitation of Town of Dekalb Deep Well No. 2. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 am on Friday, August 2, 2024, and will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bid security in the form of a bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid is required, and the successful bidder must provide 100% Performance and Payment Bonds. Bidding documents may be purchased from the Engineer for a non-refundable fee of $50.00, and Mississippi Certificates of Responsibility are required for all bidders. The award will be made to the lowest and best qualified bidder based on unit bid prices.

Minority and women's business enterprises are encouraged to bid as prime contractors and to inquire about potential subcontracting opportunities. The project will be funded through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, and the selected contractor will be required to comply with the applicable Uniform Guidance provisions. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned, and the budget range for the project is not provided.