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Valley Park Water Association, Inc. is seeking bids for the 2024 Water System Improvements Contract I - Distribution Improvements Rebid project located in Issaquena, Sharkey, and Warren Counties, Mississippi. The procurement involves comprehensive water infrastructure upgrades, specifically the installation of approximately 68,500 linear feet of new PVC waterlines using open-cut installation methods, along with 3,500 linear feet of HDPE and steel waterlines constructed via horizontal direction drilling and jack and bore techniques. Key project deliverables include reconnecting existing water meters, installing new meter assemblies, water service lines, casings, driveway bores, gate valves, blow-off valves, fire hydrants, and conducting necessary tie-ins and waterline abandonments. Bids will be received until January 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time at the Valley Park Community Center, with electronic bid submissions also being accepted. The project is expected to be funded through the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG), and bidding documents can be accessed online at www.engserviceplans.com or obtained in print form from Engineering Service in Richland, MS.

The procurement specifically encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises, inviting them to bid as prime contractors and explore subcontracting opportunities. The project will adhere to Mississippi Code of 1972 requirements and multiple Uniform Guidance provisions, including various Code of Federal Regulations regulations related to federal awards, cost principles, and audit requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the extensive scope of work suggests a significant infrastructure investment. Contractors will need to demonstrate compliance with federal procurement standards and have the technical capability to execute complex water system improvement tasks. The procurement appears to be open to qualified engineering and construction firms with experience in municipal water infrastructure development, with a particular emphasis on promoting diversity and inclusivity in the bidding process.