Pre-Bid Meeting at McMaster & Associates Inc November 25, 2025

The contract involves the improvement of the sewer system within the Copiah County Industrial Park in Gallman, Mississippi, funded through federal ARPA grants, the Mississippi MCWI program, and local funds. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 25, 2025, at McMaster & Associates Inc. in Madison, MS, with bids due by December 10, 2025. The project scope includes upgrades to existing sewer infrastructure, with performance periods of 360 days for the base bid and shorter durations for alternate bids, all subject to liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays. The procurement emphasizes compliance with federal regulations under 2 CFR Part 200, state procurement laws, and local requirements, including bonding, licensing, and diversity participation. Bidders must submit a bid bond of 5%, performance and payment bonds of 100%, and hold a valid Mississippi Certificate of Responsibility, which must be displayed on bid submissions. The solicitation does not specify detailed FAR contract clauses but indicates that the award will be made to the lowest qualified bidder, with evaluation primarily based on price and minimum qualifications. The project requires adherence to federal and state standards, with no explicit technical inspection or acceptance procedures detailed. Contractual requirements include bonding, licensing, and compliance with federal funding stipulations, along with provisions encouraging minority and women-owned business participation. Bids can be submitted electronically via the county’s portal or physically in sealed envelopes marked with the project details, bid opening date, and relevant certification numbers. Overall, the contract emphasizes transparency, compliance, and timely completion of sewer infrastructure improvements in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.