8361-20240906140924 EWA

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the rehabilitation of water well pumps for the Evergreen Water Association, Inc. in Rankin County, Mississippi. The project involves restoring the pumping capacities of Well No. 2 and Well No. 4 owned by the association. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 10:00 AM local time on October 11, 2024, and will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contractors must purchase the plans, specifications, and contract documents online for a non-refundable fee to bid on the project. A bid security in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check equal to 5% of the bid amount is required. The contract is expected to be funded in whole or in part by the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG).

Minority and women's business enterprises are encouraged to bid as prime contractors and to inquire about subcontracting opportunities. Evergreen Water Association, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to hold all bids for up to 60 days before awarding the contract to the lowest and best bid complying with the plans and specifications. The estimated value or budget range for this contract opportunity is not provided.