Pre-Bid Conference: Date & Time: 8/20/2026 2:00:00 PM Description: A mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Stantecs office located at 2600 Lakeland Terrace Suite 200, Jackson, MS 39216. At

JXN Water, Inc. is soliciting bids for the JXN Water 20 inch Watermain - MMC Yard TO6 - 2401 project located in Jackson, Mississippi. The scope of work includes the installation of a new 20 inch diameter water pipeline and fittings, connections to existing 20 inch pipelines, and the abandonment of the existing 20 inch main. Additional requirements include mobilization, SWPPP implementation, fence removal and replacement, and surface restorations. The project must be completed within 120 calendar days from the date of the written Notice to Proceed. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Stantec office in Jackson, MS. Sealed bids must be submitted via the PlanetBids portal or delivered to the JXN Water office by September 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi State law and possess a Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors. Submission requirements include a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid, with the successful awardee required to provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract amount. The project is funded in whole or in part by the Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund and the Safe Drinking Water Act's State Revolving Loan Funds, requiring compliance with American Iron and Steel standards and 24 CFR 85 regarding Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprises. Procurement is further governed by the Mississippi Code of 1972 and DWSIRLF Program Regulations. Ted Henifin serves as the Third-Party Interim Manager for JXN Water, and Mary Beth McCullouch is the designated point of contact for inquiries.