For questions regarding website accessibility or obtaining bid documents, please contact Plan House at 662-407-0193. Question Deadline 01/19/2024 Each Bidder will call to the attention of the Professional any discrepancies in the Contract Documents or questions requiring clarification at least 72 hours before bid. Questions regarding this project will not be answered after this time. 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. 1.01 SCOPE: The work involved in the project includes the installation of water main to replace and existing water main and other incidental items as described in the project Construction Drawings and Contract Documents. 1.02 PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT: The Contractor will designate one qualified individual as Project Superintendent who will remain on the job at all times to supervise and coordinate the work until the project is completed. 1.03 RECORD KEEPING: A. The Contractor shall maintain a daily report indicating a description of trades working on the project; the number of personnel working; weather conditions encountered; and any delays encountered. These records shall include a statement that equipment and materials incorporated in the work and workmanship comply with the contract. The original and one copy of these records in report form shall be furnished to the Engineer daily within 24 hours after the date(s) covered by the report, except that reports need not be submitted for days on which no work is performed. As a minimum, one report shall be prepared and submitted for every seven days of no work and on the last day of a no work period. All calendar days shall be accounted for throughout the life of the contract. The first report following a day of no work shall be for that day only. Reports shall be signed and dated by the Contractor's Superintendent. The report form the Superintendent shall include copies of all test reports. Sample form enclosed. B. Contractor responsible for all reporting required by Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality on the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan while Contractor is on site. Contractor will furnish reports to Engineer as required. 1.04 Contractor is to furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, business license and full time supervisors to complete the project as called for in the Project Manual and noted on Construction Drawings. 1.05 Contractor is responsible for visiting the site to become familiar with existing conditions