8361-20241014142830 EWA

Evergreen Water Association, Inc. (Owner) is soliciting separate sealed bids for the purchase of materials and supplies for an automatic meter reading (AMR) system in Rankin County, Mississippi. The bids will be received until 10:00 AM local time on November 7, 2024, at the office of the Consulting Engineer, Heflin Engineering. The Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents can be examined at the Consulting Engineer's office, and the Bid Schedule can be examined at the Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program (MPTAP) office. Copies of the bidding documents are available from the Consulting Engineer upon payment of a non-refundable $30.00 fee. 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 Association Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG), and the procurement will be subject to applicable sections of the Mississippi Code.

Minority and women's business enterprises are encouraged to bid as prime contractors and inquire about subcontracting opportunities. Evergreen Water Association, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive informalities, and award the contract to the lowest and best bid complying with the Plans and Specifications within 60 days. The total budget or award value for this contract is not specified in the provided information.