Lowndes County Industrial Development Authority – Part 1: 1,000,000‑Gallon Elevated Tank

The Lowndes County Industrial Development Authority (LCIDA) is soliciting subcontractor proposals for the design, supply, and construction of a 1,000,000‑gallon composite elevated water tank, including foundation work, steel tank fabrication, piping, valves, painting, and related accessories. Bidders may also propose alternates such as a concrete slab with stairwell or a hydrodynamic mixing system. The contract will be awarded to qualified subcontractors who submit a lump‑sum bid (including taxes) by the deadline. The project must be started promptly after notice to proceed and substantially completed within 510 calendar days, with final completion no later than 540 days. Liquidated damages of $500 per day apply after those dates. • Scope: full turn‑key construction of a 1‑Mgal elevated tank (foundation, steel tank, piping, valves, ceiling, painting, accessories). • Location: Lowndes County, Mississippi. • Bid submission deadline: 12:00 p.m. Oct 6 2026 (via fax to 662‑328‑3338). • Required bid security: bid bond or certified check; additional certifications required for bids > $10 k, $25 k, $100 k. • Project timeline: up to 540 calendar days from start. • Contact: Lisa Davis, Controller, Perma Corp Utilities Construction (662‑328‑8461, [email protected]). • Procurement category: Construction (Bid Type: MDA‑RFx).