Description
The City of Desoto is soliciting sealed bids for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) water‑system improvement project (CDBG No. 25P‑X‑129‑2‑6785). The contract covers the installation of approximately 6,179 linear feet of 8‑inch Class 150 PVC water main, associated mechanical joint ductile‑iron gate valves, three‑way fire hydrants, a connection to the existing main, concrete and Class A pavement removal/replacement, erosion control, and all necessary appurtenances. Bids must be submitted by the deadline, accompanied by a 10 % bidder’s bond, and the successful contractor must complete the work within 180 consecutive calendar days of the notice to proceed. The project is subject to HUD Section 3, Build America‑Buy America (BABA) requirements, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Scope: 6,179 LF of 8″ PVC water main, ~8 gate valves, ~9 fire hydrants, concrete & pavement removal & replacement, erosion control.
• Delivery method: Sealed bid (Invitation for Bid) – bids opened publicly on Oct 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
• Bond requirement: 10 % bidder’s bond; performance and payment bonds required after award.
• Compliance: HUD Section 3, BABA Act, equal‑housing and fair‑housing provisions.
• Timeline: Work must be finished within 180 calendar days after notice to proceed.
• Procurement documents: Available for $200 per set from Hofstadter & Associates, 4571 Arkwright Rd, Macon, GA.