ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Separate and sealed bids and electronic bids for the construction of WATER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS, CONTRACT C: DISTRIBUTION IMPROVEMENTS, ARWAI–G–020014 will
be received by the PRENTISS-ALCORN WATER ASSOCIATION LOCATED AT 371 COUNTY
ROAD 8301, RIENZI, MS 38865, until 10:00 A.M. ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025 and
then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. Electronic bids will be received until the
designated date and time via electronic online bid submission through
www.cceplanroom.com.
The proposed project consists of approximately 1,450 Linft of 4” water line, 3 main line
master meter arrangements and all appurtenances.
The Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents may be examined at the following
locations: PRENTISS-ALCORN WATER ASSOCIATION LOCATED AT 371 COUNTY ROAD
8301, RIENZI, MS 38865 and Cook Coggin Engineers, Inc., 200 Hotel Street, Booneville,
Mississippi 38829.
The Bid Schedule may be examined at the following locations:
A. Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program (MPTAP) Mississippi Development
Authority, Minority & Small Business Development Woolfolk Building, 501 North West
Street, Suite B 01, Jackson, MS 39201.
B. Sharon Butler (Procurement Advisor), NE MS Contract Procurement Office, 318 7th Street
North, Columbus, MS 39703, P.O. Box 1805, Columbus, MS 39703-1805
Registering for a free account at www.cceplanroom.com will enable bidders to view and/or
order Contract Documents online and/or complete the electric bidding process. The only
requirement for account registration is a valid email address. Questions regarding website
registration and online orders shall be directed to Plan House Printing at (662) 407-0193.
Contract Documents are issued to potential Bidders from Plan House Printing and Graphics,
607 West Main Street, Tupelo, MS 38804. Bidders may opt to purchase Contract
Documents online at www.cceplanroom.com. All payments for Bid Documents are non-
refundable and shall be made payable to Plan House Printing and Graphics, 607 West Main
Street, Tupelo, MS 38804.
Bids will be accepted only under the name of the Bidder to whom contract documents have
been issued by Plan House Printing, on behalf of the Engineer, and whose name appears on
the official list of Planholders maintained by Plan House Printing.
Minority and women's business enterprises are solicited to bid on this contract as prime
contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting
opportunities, equipment, material and/or supply needs.
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Any contract or contracts awarded under this invitation for bids are expected to be funded
in whole or in part by anticipated funds from the ARPA Rural Water Associations
Infrastructure Grant (RWAIG). Neither the State of Mississippi, the Local Governments and
Rural Water Systems Improvements Board, nor any of their employees is or will be a party
to this invitation for bids or any resulting or related contracts. This procurement will be
subject to all applicable sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated, as they apply
to local governments, in accordance with RWAIG Program Regulations.
Based on the Assistance Listing: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and Part
2 of the US Treasury State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Compliance and Reporting
Guidance (v3.0 February 2022) (Compliance Guide), the following Uniform Guidance
provisions will be required in all contracts:
• Subpart A, Acronyms and Definitions
• Subpart B, General provisions
• Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards
(except 2 CFR 200.204, .205, .210, and .213)
• Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements (except 2 CFR 200.305(b)(8) & (9),
.308, .309, and .320(c)(4))
• Subpart E, Cost Principles
• Subpart F, Audit Requirements
• 2 CFR Part 25 (Universal Identifier & System for Award Management)
• 2 CFR Part 170 (Reporting Subaward and Executive Compensation Information)
• 2 CFR Part 180 (OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and
Suspension (Non-procurement)
• 2 CFR 200 Appendix ii
Each bidder must deposit with this bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the
conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. For Bidders submitting bids electronically,
the bond submitted must be either a bond issued by the Surety in electronic format or the
original hard copy of the bid bond must be submitted to PRENTISS-ALCORN WATER
ASSOCIATION LOCATED AT 371 COUNTY ROAD 8301, RIENZI, MS 38865 (OWNER) prior
to bid opening in order for the bid to be valid.
No Bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
Simultaneously with his delivery of the executed contract, the Contractor shall furnish surety
bonds subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders.
All applicable laws, ordinances and the rules and regulations of all authorities having
jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the contract throughout.
Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the site and for reading and being thoroughly familiar
with the Contract Documents. The failure or omission of any Bidder to do any of the
foregoing shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation in respect to this Bid.
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A conditional or qualified Bid will not be accepted. Award will be made to the lowest or best
responsible, responsive Bidder. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality or to
reject any or all Bids.
PRENTISS-ALCORN WATER ASSOCIATION
JOHN BERRYHILL, PRESIDENT
Publish: November 13, 20, 2025
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.