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The state and local contract opportunity is a roadway construction project issued by the Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors and the Office of State Aid Road Construction (OSARC) in Mississippi. The procurement involves constructing 23.078 miles of road resurfacing under State Aid Program (SAP) Project No. SAP-38(13)S, specifically targeting Roads "A" through "D" in Lauderdale County. The comprehensive construction scope includes multiple technical elements such as mobilization, excavation, crushed stone application, various asphalt surface treatments, cold milling, emulsified asphalt application, seal aggregate materials, ultra-thin asphalt pavement, bituminous fog seal, traffic maintenance, thermoplastic striping and markings, and reflectorized traffic sign installation. Sealed bids will be received at the Lauderdale County Government Center located at 612 22nd Avenue South in Meridian, Mississippi until 10:00 AM on December 9, 2025, with contractors able to submit bids electronically through Central Bidding or via paper sealed bids. The contract has a defined term of 85 working days, and bidders must provide a certified check or bid bond for five percent of their total bid amount. Evaluation will be based on lowest qualified bidder status using published quantities, with plans and specifications available for $50.00 each from the county engineer or downloadable through Central Bidding.

The procurement includes specific provisions to ensure minority business enterprise participation, with the Board of Supervisors affirmatively committing to providing full bidding opportunities without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. Bidders must submit proposals without conditional letters, and any such submissions will be considered irregular and non-responsive. While no specific set-aside percentages are detailed, the opportunity appears open to qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical specifications outlined in the Mississippi Standard Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge Construction. Interested parties with technical questions about electronic bidding can contact Central Bidding at 225-810-4814, and project documentation is on file with the Lauderdale County Chancery Clerk and the State Aid Engineer's office in Jackson, Mississippi. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the roadway reconstruction project suggests a substantial investment in infrastructure improvement, likely involving multiple complex construction and resurfacing activities across nearly 23 miles of county roadways.