Sealed Bids for Courthouse Construction Project in Yalobusha County, MS

The contract involves the construction of a small bridge and approaches on West Lee Street in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, under the Local System Bridge Program, with a project number LSBP-81(21). Bids are to be submitted as sealed proposals to the Yalobusha County Board of Supervisors at the courthouse in Water Valley, Mississippi, by 9:00 AM on September 15, 2025. The project scope includes demolition, roadway work, installation of prestressed concrete piles, precast slab units, bridge caps, wings, barrier rails, and erosion control measures, all to be performed within a 90-working-day timeframe. The work must conform to the latest edition of the Mississippi Standard Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge Construction, which is incorporated by reference, ensuring adherence to state standards for materials, workmanship, and procedures. Bid submissions require a security deposit of 5% of the total bid amount via certified check or bid bond payable to Yalobusha County and the State of Mississippi. The award will be made to the lowest qualified bidder based on published quantities, with the evaluation primarily driven by price among those deemed qualified. The project emphasizes non-discrimination, encouraging minority business enterprise participation, and stipulates that irregular bids—such as those with qualifying letters—will be rejected. Plans and specifications are available for review at designated county and state offices and can be purchased or downloaded through an online plan room, with electronic bidding supported via the same portal. The contract does not specify federal FAR clauses, security requirements, or detailed administrative contacts beyond the general location and governing standards, but it mandates compliance with state specifications and standard bid procedures for public works projects.