The work involved with this project includes the replacement and/or retrofit of commercial and residential water meters for conversion to automated meter reading technology as well as the implementation of necessary software and hardware to provide a complete and operational system. The work is further described in the construction drawings and specifications. The proposal and contract documents in its entirety shall be submitted in a sealed envelope with the current Certificate of Responsibility Number of the bidder on the outside of each sealed envelope, said envelope being plainly marked ARPA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS - AUTOMATED METER INSTALLATION - MDEQ-MISSISSIPPI MCWI - MDEQ AGREEEMENT NO. 36-2-DW-5.15. Proposals shall be submitted in duplicate only upon the blank bid forms provided with the drawings and general conditions and scope of work and must be accompanied by Bid Security in the form of a certified check or acceptable bid bond in an amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the base bid. Bids on the project must be received on or before the time specified above, and no bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time and date for the receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days. 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 and equipment, material and/or supply needs. The City of Poplarville is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and hereby notifies all bidders will be afforded the full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual preference, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status in consideration for an award. The award of the Contract, if it is awarded, will be to the lowest responsible Bidder whose qualifications indicate that the award will be in the best interest of the City of Poplarville. The City of Poplarville reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the date of opening thereof.
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