8361-20241115160830 Rankin

Evergreen Water Association, Inc. is seeking separate sealed bids for the construction of elevated water tank painting in Rankin County, Mississippi. The procurement is specifically for painting services related to water infrastructure, with bids to be received until 10:00 AM local time on December 20, 2024, at Heflin Engineering's office or via electronic submission. Bidders must examine plans, specifications, and contract documents available at Heflin Engineering's office or the MSDH/DWSRF office. The project will be funded through the Safe Drinking Water Act's State Revolving Loan Funds and the ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant, which implies specific compliance requirements with Mississippi Code and Uniform Guidance provisions. Bid security is mandatory, requiring a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check equal to 5% of the total bid amount. Evaluation will focus on identifying the lowest and best bid, with Evergreen Water Association reserving the right to reject any or all submissions and holding all bids for examination up to 60 days.

The procurement encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises, either as prime contractors or potential subcontractors. No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The contract appears open to various water infrastructure painting contractors with demonstrated capabilities in water tank rehabilitation. While no explicit budget range is provided, the requirement for a 5% bid bond suggests the project has substantial financial scope. Evergreen Water Association, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, indicating a commitment to diverse contractor participation. The project's funding sources—Safe Drinking Water Act State Revolving Loan Funds and ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant—suggest potential additional compliance and reporting requirements for selected contractors. Interested bidders should carefully review all documentation and be prepared to meet both technical specifications for water tank painting and administrative requirements associated with federal and state infrastructure funding.