113-20250313110919 Desoto

The Desoto County Board of Supervisors is soliciting bids for a Federal Aid Project (No. STP-0017-00(049)LPA/109596-701000) to construct the Multi-Use Agri-Ed Trail System Segment 3, located in Southaven, Mississippi. The procurement involves constructing approximately 0.7 miles of a 10-foot wide concrete paved multi-use trail extending from the proposed north Agri-Center access road to Starlanding Road. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 AM on Friday, April 11th, 2025, at the DeSoto County Administration Building, with a mandatory bid security requirement of 5% of the total bid price. Bidders must submit their proposal as a Cashier's check, Certified Check, or Bidder's Bond payable to the Desoto County Board of Supervisors. The project will be performed according to the Mississippi State Highway Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2017, and contractors must adhere to predetermined federal minimum wage rates and regulatory provisions.

The contract emphasizes opportunities for disadvantaged and women's business enterprises (DBE/WBE), with contract award contingent upon satisfying these requirements. Successful bidders must provide Performance and Payment bonds each covering 100% of the contract amount. The procurement process requires contractors to demonstrate compliance with federal wage standards and business enterprise guidelines. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the project's federal aid status and infrastructure scope suggest a substantial investment in local transportation and agricultural infrastructure. Potential bidders should carefully review all specifications, including technical requirements and compliance expectations, to ensure their qualifications align with the project's comprehensive objectives.