Bridge Replacement over Chunky River on Griffis Fountain Road (0344 Miles)

The contract involves the Newton County Board of Supervisors soliciting sealed bids for a bridge replacement project over the Chunky River on Griffis Fountain Road, covering approximately 0.344 miles. The scope includes constructing multiple prestressed concrete beam spans of varying lengths and associated roadway approaches, with the project funded under the Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund. Bidders must submit proposals by 10:00 a.m. on October 24, 2025, either in sealed envelopes at the county courthouse or electronically following instructions from the designated Engineer of Record. The project value is estimated between one and five million dollars, and the work must adhere to the Mississippi Standard Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge Construction (2004 Edition), including all amendments and addenda. Key bid requirements include a bid security of 5% of the total bid amount via cashier’s check, certified check, or surety bond, and upon award, the contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract value. The county emphasizes non-discrimination policies, encouraging participation from disadvantaged and women-owned businesses, and mandates compliance with equal opportunity laws. The bid opening will be public, and proposals are subject to rejection if deemed irregular under state specifications. The contract stipulates strict adherence to the referenced standards, with no explicit mention of evaluation criteria, weights, or federal FAR clauses, indicating a traditional sealed bid process governed primarily by state and local regulations.