MS NP NATR 3N18 3H27 ETC - Geotechnical, Pavement Rehabilitation, and Structural Repairs

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking a contractor for geotechnical, pavement rehabilitation, and structural repairs along the Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi, specifically between mileposts 121 and 204. The solicitation (693C73-25-B-000003) is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for comprehensive infrastructure improvements, including bridge repairs, culvert rehabilitation, and roadway reconstruction. Key contract requirements involve repairing multiple bridge and culvert structures, addressing erosion issues, and performing pavement rehabilitation across several counties. The evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with bids to be opened on December 20, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. EST. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capability to perform complex roadway and bridge infrastructure repairs in compliance with federal highway construction standards.

The solicitation does not include any specific set-aside designations, making it open to all qualified contractors. Bid results indicate three contractors submitted proposals, with Estes Bros. Construction, Inc. offering the lowest bid at $32,428,068.10, which is 30.21% below the engineer's estimate of $46,468,273.00. The project will be performed in Choctaw, Webster, Madison, Leake, and Attala Counties in Mississippi, with a total contract duration of 586 calendar days. The work encompasses 59 different line-item categories, including excavation, pavement milling, concrete repairs, erosion control, and infrastructure improvements. The contract will involve comprehensive repairs to multiple bridge and culvert structures, with detailed technical specifications provided in the accompanying bridge inspection reports and amendment documents.