Sealed Bids for Construction Services at Piney Woods School

The contract involves construction services at The Piney Woods School in Mississippi, specifically for the rehabilitation of an existing water well. Bids are to be submitted sealed and in duplicate by August 19, 2025, at 10:00 am local time, to the school's Facility Manager's office. The project is funded in part by an ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant and is estimated to range between $50,000 and $200,000. Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi law, possessing a current Certificate of Responsibility, and must include a bid bond or certified check equal to 5% of their bid. The successful contractor will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract value. The work must be completed within 365 days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages applicable for delays. The procurement encourages participation from minority and women-owned businesses and emphasizes equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The solicitation references comprehensive federal and state regulatory frameworks, notably the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200 series), Mississippi Code of 1972, and ARPA program requirements, which are incorporated by reference. While no specific FAR or DFARS clauses are explicitly listed, the contract mandates adherence to these regulations, including provisions on debarment, reporting, and administrative requirements. The bid evaluation will primarily consider responsiveness, responsibility, and price, with the lowest qualified bid being awarded. There are no detailed specifications on packaging, inspection, or delivery, nor are there explicit clauses on contract administration, invoicing, or special contract requirements beyond bonding and compliance. Supporting documents such as plans, specifications, and bid schedules are available from Allen & Hoshall, the consulting engineer, but no detailed line-item or cost breakdowns are included in the current documentation.