Road Construction 0070 Miles in Stone County, MS

The contract involves the construction of a 0.070-mile bridge and approaches on Herschel Road in Stone County, Mississippi, under the Local System Bridge Program. Bids are to be sealed and submitted to the Stone County Courthouse by 10:00 AM on October 6, 2025, with the opening shortly thereafter. The project must be completed within 60 working days and is governed by the latest Mississippi Standard Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge Construction, which are incorporated by reference. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond or certified check equal to 5% of their bid amount, and proposals accompanied by qualifying letters or conditions will be deemed irregular and ineligible for award. The project emphasizes non-discrimination, ensuring full opportunity for minority business enterprises, and will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder based on published quantities. Supporting documents, including plans and specifications, are available for purchase from the County Engineer at a cost of fifty dollars each, and are on file at the County Clerk’s office, the LSBP Engineer’s office, and the State Aid Engineer’s office. The scope includes bridge replacement, roadway excavation, erosion control, and environmental measures, with detailed quantities specified for materials such as prestressed concrete piling, precast slabs, riprap, geotextile, and various erosion control devices. While the contract does not specify federal clauses or detailed evaluation criteria beyond price and qualification, it mandates adherence to state standards, outlines bid security requirements, and sets forth conditions for proposal submission, emphasizing compliance with local specifications and nondiscrimination policies.