122-20260306161609 Hinds

The Mississippi Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the Hinds County Board of Supervisors, is seeking sealed bids for construction of roadway and erosion control improvements on Buck Reed Road in Hinds County under the Local System Bridge Program (LSBP Project No. LSBP-25(57)). The project encompasses construction of approximately 0.047 miles of box culvert and approaches, with principal work items including mobilization, clearing and grubbing, removal of a precast concrete bridge, asphalt pavement removal, excavation (647 cubic yards unclassified and 853 cubic yards borrow), 321 tons of crushed stone, 150 cubic yards of structural concrete, 30,582 pounds of reinforcing steel, installation of 18-inch reinforced concrete pipe (24 linear feet), and various appurtenances and erosion control measures such as agricultural limestone, commercial fertilizer, seeding, sodding, temporary silt fence (660 linear feet), wattles, riprap (224 tons), and geotextile materials. Sealed bids must be physically delivered to the Hinds County Chancery Clerk's office at 316 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201 by courier service with written receipt acknowledgment by 10:00 a.m. on April 15, 2026, with public opening to follow. Plans and specifications are available from Tommy Avant, County LSBP Engineer for Hinds County, at IMS, 126 East Amite Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201 for a non-refundable cost of $150. A certified check or bid bond equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount, made payable to Hinds County and the State of Mississippi, must accompany each proposal. The contract duration is 60 working days, and award will be made to the lowest qualified bidder based on published quantities in accordance with the latest edition of the Mississippi Standard Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge Construction.

The Hinds County Board of Supervisors has affirmed its commitment to affirmative procurement practices and minority business enterprise participation, ensuring that minority-owned businesses receive full opportunity to bid without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the solicitation documents. The procurement does not specify a set-aside designation restricting bidder eligibility, indicating that all qualified contractors meeting the bonding and proposal submission requirements are eligible to submit bids. While no explicit budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation, the project scope and 60-day working schedule suggest a construction contract of moderate value typical of local bridge and roadway projects under the LSBP program. Interested bidders should contact the County LSBP Engineer to obtain detailed plans and specifications and to clarify any technical requirements or project conditions prior to bid submission.