SECTION 00010 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS INVITATION TO BID DIAMONDHEAD WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT WATER SYSTEM REHABILITATION PHASE IV Sealed bids for the construction of the "DIAMONDHEAD WATER & SEWER DISTRICT Water System Rehabilitation Phase IV" will be received by, and addressed to, Attention: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DIAMONDHEAD WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT, ("OWNER"), at the District's office located at, 4425 Park Ten Drive, Diamondhead, Mississippi 39525, until 3:00 p.m., October 9, 2025. Bids will be opened during the next Diamondhead Water and Sewer District Board of Commissioners Meeting on October 9, 2025 at 4:00 pm at Diamondhead City Hall Council Chambers located at 5000 Diamondhead Circle, Diamondhead, MS 39525. The Diamondhead Water & Sewer District Water System Rehabilitation Phase IV Project requires the successful Bidder to construct approximately 5,224 LF of 8" diameter PVC waterline , appurtenances and connection to the existing water system in accordance with the drawings, specifications and contract documents. The project work shall include construction of all facilities and furnishing of all equipment required to complete, test, and make ready for use by the Owner all structures, equipment, and systems as specified in the Contract Documents. Contract Documents may be examined at: (1) Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc., located at 314 Coleman Ave, Waveland, Mississippi 39576; Phone: (228) 463-0130; or (2) Online at digitalengineeringplans.com A hard copy or electronic copy of the Contract Documents can be purchased online at www.digitalengineeringplans.com. Documents are non-refundable and must be purchased through the website. For questions regarding the website, online registration or the purchase of documents, please contact Plan House at 228-248-0181. All questions pertaining to clarification of the bidding documents shall be directed in writing to John M. Stein, PE at jstein@deii.net . Each Bid shall be submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and shall be accompanied by the Bid Security (as defined in Section 00100 Instructions to Bidders) in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the Bid. The Bid Bond may be from a surety acceptable to the Owner satisfying the requirements specified in the Contract Documents or Certified Check upon a national (legally recognized to conduct business in the State of Mississippi) or state bank, payable without recourse to the Diamondhead Water and Sewer District as a guarantee that the Bidder will within fifteen (15) days after the Notice of Award enter into a Contract. The Successful Bidder must furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond equal to 100% of the Contract amount each with a surety company acceptable to the OWNER and in a form acceptable to the OWNER. Bids may be modified or withdrawn at any time prior to the time set for opening Bids. Bidders may not withdraw their Bids for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the actual date of the opening of the Bids. Complete instructions for filing Bids are included in the Instructions to Bidders. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the Diamondhead Water and Sewer District main office building located at 4425 Park Ten Drive, Diamondhead, MS 39525 on September 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM. The Owner reserves the right after opening Bids to reject any or all Bids, to waive any informality (non-responsiveness) in a Bid, or to make award to the lowest and best qualified, responsive, and responsible Bidder and reject all other Bids, as it may best serve the interest of the OWNER. To be published on The Diamondhead Water & Sewer District Website (dwsd.us), Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program (MPTAP), The Sea Coast Echo on September 11, 2025 & September 18, 2025, and The Sun Herald on September 10, 2025 & September 17, 2025. Forward Proof of Publication and Bill to: Diamondhead Water & Sewer District Toni F. Wilson, Comptroller 4425 Park Ten Drive Diamondhead, MS 39525 IPL0270855 Sep 10,17 2025