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Pearl River County, Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for a State Aid Bridge Program (SABP) project designated as SABP-55(01), focusing on bridge repair work located on Holden Road. The procurement involves comprehensive roadway and bridge construction activities, including mobilization, clearing and grubbing, removing obstructions, placing crushed stone, and performing epoxy repair reinforcement. Specific bridge-related tasks encompass cleaning and sealing joints, constructing structural concrete for minor structures, performing maintenance painting of metal structures, and implementing safety measures. Sealed bids will be received at the Pearl River County Administrator's Office in Poplarville until 10:00 AM on December 17, 2025, with a public bid opening immediately following. The contract has a defined duration of 45 working days, and bidders must obtain project plans and specifications from the Chancery Clerk's Office, County Engineer's office, or the State Aid Engineer's office in Jackson, with digital and paper copies available through www.dunganengbids.com.

The procurement process mandates that each bid must include a certified check or bid bond equivalent to five percent of the total bid amount, payable to Pearl River County and the State of Mississippi. The Board of Supervisors has committed to affirmatively ensuring minority business enterprises receive full bidding opportunities and will not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin. Award will be made to the lowest qualified bidder following quantities published in the latest Mississippi Standard Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge Construction. Proposals containing qualifying conditions will be deemed irregular and automatically disqualified. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the bridge repair project suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. The procurement appears open to qualified contractors with demonstrated expertise in bridge repair and road construction, with a particular emphasis on providing equal opportunity to minority-owned businesses.