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. 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 Association 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: o Subpart A, Acronyms and Definitions o Subpart B, General provisions o Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards (except 2 CFR 200.204, .205, .210, and .213) o Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements (except 2 CFR 200.305(b)(8) & (9), .308, .039, and .320(c)(4)) o Subpart E, Cost Principles o Subpart F, Audit Requirements o 2 CFR Part 25 (Universal Identifier & System Award Management) o 2 CFR Part 170 (Reporting Subaward and Executive Compensation Information) o 2 CFR Part 180 (OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Non-procurement) o 2 CFR 200 Appendix ii 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 Contact: Carlyn McGee, 601-359-3448 B. Mississippi Contract Procurement Center (Main Office) 1636 Pops Ferry Road, Suite 229 Biloxi, MS 39532 Contact: Marcia MacDowell, 228-396-1288 The Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations: 1. Okatoma Water Association, Inc., 1970 SCR Rd 45, Mt Olive, MS 39119, 601-733-2363 2. Clearpoint Consulting Engineers, P. A., 6652 U.S. Highway 98, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, 601-261- 2609.