10665-20241121184306 Franklin

Franklin County, Mississippi is seeking sealed bids for comprehensive bridge materials and related infrastructure supplies for the calendar year 2025. The procurement encompasses multiple categories including concrete bridge slabs, accessories, crushed stone, riprap, culverts, culvert materials, equipment and operator hire, and pile driving services. Bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Courthouse in Meadville, Mississippi. Bidders must provide pricing for both treated and untreated materials, with specific requirements that all treated materials meet or exceed AWPA standards and Mississippi State Highway Department specifications. Evaluation criteria include material pricing, delivery times for creosote materials, and freight costs quoted per loaded road mile. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to inspect materials, reject any or all bids, and award contracts to the lowest and/or best competitive bidder. Proposals must cover the entire period from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.

The procurement documents do not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or specific vendor restrictions. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract will be awarded on an FOB Franklin County, Mississippi basis for culverts, culvert materials, equipment, and pile driving services. The procurement appears to be an open competitive bid without predetermined constraints on vendor size or type. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the bid suggests a potentially significant infrastructure investment for the county. The Board of Supervisors maintains flexibility in contract award, potentially splitting awards across multiple vendors based on competitive pricing and material specifications. Interested vendors should carefully review all specifications and be prepared to meet stringent material quality standards and delivery requirements.