Sealed Bids for Construction Project in Walthall County

The contract involves the construction and maintenance of a short roadway segment on Stalling’s Bridge Road in Walthall County, Mississippi, under the State Aid Program Project No. SAP74 (65). Bids are scheduled to be received by the Walthall County Board of Supervisors at the courthouse in Tylertown until 10:00 AM on August 27, 2025, with the project expected to be completed within 60 working days. The scope includes roadway preparation, erosion control measures, traffic management, and installation of various erosion prevention devices, all to be executed in accordance with the latest Mississippi Standard Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge Construction. Bidders are encouraged to participate, including minority business enterprises, with the award going to the lowest qualified bidder based on published quantities, after submitting a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the bid amount. The procurement process emphasizes strict compliance with bid submission requirements, including the necessity of purchasing official bid documents through a designated website to be considered an official plan holder. The project specifications and supporting plans are available at specified county and state offices, but no explicit federal FAR clauses or federal standards are incorporated into the contract. The contract stipulates adherence to state standards, non-discrimination policies, and fair opportunity for minority businesses, but does not specify particular clauses related to packaging, marking, or detailed administrative procedures. Overall, the contract is primarily governed by state-level specifications and standard procurement practices, with the evaluation based solely on bid price and bidder qualification, and no additional certifications or federal clauses explicitly included.