8361-20240722100908 RankinCounty

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the construction and installation of an automatic meter reading (AMR) system in Rankin County, Mississippi. The Southern Rankin Water Association, Inc. is seeking separate sealed bids for this project. Bids will be received until 10:00 AM on August 23, 2024, at the Heflin Engineering office in Brandon, Mississippi or electronically via the www.heflinengineeringbids.com website. The project plans, specifications, and contract documents can be examined at the Heflin Engineering office and the Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program (MPTAP) office in Jackson. Bidders must obtain the documents from the website at a non-refundable cost. Bid security in the form of a 5% bid bond is required. The contract is expected to be funded in whole or in part by the ARPA Rural Water Association Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG).

Minority and women-owned businesses are encouraged to bid as prime contractors and to inquire about potential subcontracting opportunities. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bid complying with the plans and specifications within 60 days. The Southern Rankin Water Association reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities. The value of the contract is not specified, but the project is part of the ARPA Rural Water Association Infrastructure Grant program, suggesting a significant budget for this infrastructure project.