Sealed Bids for Benoit, MS Water System Improvement Project: Contract No 1 - Water Well Enhancements

Background
The Town of Benoit, Mississippi is issuing a solicitation for the 2023 Water System Improvement Project, specifically Contract No. 1, which focuses on Water Well Improvements.

The project aims to enhance the water supply system by constructing a new water well and rehabilitating an existing one. This initiative is part of the town's efforts to improve its water infrastructure and ensure reliable access to clean water for its residents.

Work Details
The contract includes the following key components:
- Construction of a new 500 GPM Water Well No. 3.
- Rehabilitation of existing Water Well No. 2.
- Installation of a diesel engine-driven backup generator and automatic transfer switch.
- Electrical work for the new well.
- Site grading and erosion control measures.
- Installation of a chain-link fence around the site.
- Drilling and geophysical logging for test holes related to the new well.
- Permanent well drilling, including installation of casing, screen, gravel filter, pump, column assembly, discharge assembly, and electric motor for the new well.
- Testing and start-up procedures for the new water well.
- Abandonment of existing Well No. 1.

Period of Performance
The contract work is expected to commence upon award and must be completed within a specified timeframe as outlined in the bid documents.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed in Benoit, Mississippi at designated locations including the Benoit Town Hall and various sites related to the water system improvements.