Construction of 0308 Miles of Roadway in Covington County, MS

This construction project involves the development of approximately 0.308 miles of roadway overlay on the Williamsburg-Bassfield Road in Covington County, Mississippi, under the project designation SAP-16(15)M. Bids are to be submitted in sealed form to the Covington County Board of Supervisors at the Chancery Building in Collins, MS, with a deadline of December 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The contract is expected to be awarded based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, emphasizing both technical compliance and cost competitiveness. The scope of work includes mobilization, unclassified excavation, granular material placement, multiple layers of hot mix asphalt (including base repair, overlay, and leveling), application of emulsified asphalt, aggregate cover, pavement markings, signage, and traffic control measures, all to be completed within 30 working days. The project is governed by the Mississippi Standard Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge Construction, with specific quantities such as 438 tons of 9.5mm overlay asphalt and associated materials detailed in the bid documents. While federal FAR clauses are not applicable, the project adheres to state-level procurement standards, requiring a bid bond of 5%. Contract administration and inspection responsibilities rest with Covington County officials, with no explicit mention of federal contract clauses, special requirements, or electronic procurement systems. Bidders are expected to submit proposals in paper format, accompanied by necessary certifications, including potential minority business enterprise disclosures, and comply with all specified specifications and standards for quality and safety.