8203-20241008162330 Pickens

The Town of Pickens, Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for a Water Meter Replacement Project, which is being funded in part by the Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure Grant Program Act (MCWI) and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). The project involves the replacement of water meters throughout the town. Bidders must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act, which requires that all laborers and mechanics be paid prevailing wage rates. Bid proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud on November 12, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. The contract documents, including specifications and drawings, are available for review at several plan room locations and online through the Willis Engineering, Inc. plan room. The Town of Pickens reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids may be held for up to 60 days for review and investigation of the bidders' qualifications prior to the award.

The project is an equal opportunity contract, and minority and woman-owned business enterprises are encouraged to bid as prime contractors and inquire about potential subcontracting opportunities. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the language suggests that the Town of Pickens is committed to promoting the participation of disadvantaged enterprises. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the project is being funded through a state grant program, indicating a budget has been allocated for the work.