ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS – FILTER, AERATOR & CLARIFIER IMPROVEMENTS

The Cross County Rural Water Public Facilities Board is seeking sealed bids for the construction and installation of filter, aerator, and clarifier improvements at its water treatment facility in Hickory Ridge, AR. The work involves civil‑site preparation, equipment installation, plumbing, and commissioning to bring the water system into compliance with state revolving loan fund requirements. Bids must be submitted by November 4, 2026, and the contract will be subject to numerous federal and state labor, minority‑business, and environmental regulations. • Scope: Install new filtration units, aeration system, and clarifier tanks; includes civil works, piping, electrical, and testing. • Location: 134 Flora St., Hickory Ridge, AR 72347 (water treatment plant site). • Procurement: Separate sealed bids, with contract documents available for purchase ($50 per set) at Miller Newell Engineers office. • Regulatory compliance: Must meet Arkansas Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) program terms, Executive Order 11246 DBE/MBE/WBE requirements, AIS steel provisions, and labor/equal‑employment standards. • Evaluation: Based on price and compliance; no pre‑bid meeting or site visit required.