ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS – Freedom PWA – System Wide Meter Replacements

This solicitation seeks bids for the complete replacement of water meters across the Freedom PWA service area in Mena, AR. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals to install new water meters, meter lids, boxes, and GPS locations, as well as any ancillary components required for a fully functional meter assembly. Bids are to be submitted to the Freedom PWA office by the deadline, and the successful vendor will be subject to Arkansas RLF program requirements and various federal compliance mandates. • Scope includes installation of varying‑size water meters with integral endpoints, meter lids/boxes, and GPS tagging. • All work must be performed in accordance with specifications downloadable from www.saltengineers.com/projects and purchasable through SALT Engineers & Planners, Inc. (printed $100‑$200 or electronic $50). • Contractors must have an active SAM.gov registration with a UEI number by the bid submission date and must comply with Executive Order 11246, DBE/MBE/WBE, and other Arkansas Natural Resources Commission requirements. • Bids are due by 11:00 a.m. on September 10, 2026; opening will be public at the Freedom PWA office in Mena, AR. • No pre‑bid meeting or site visit is indicated, so attendance is optional (if any) and not mandatory.