122-20260306161754 Hinds

This is a sealed bid procurement issued jointly by the Mississippi Department of Transportation and the Hinds County Board of Supervisors for a Local System Bridge Program (LSBP) project involving the construction of bridge and roadway improvements on Learned Oakley Road (LSBP-25(60)). Sealed bids will be received by the Hinds County Chancery Clerk's office located at 316 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi until 10:00 a.m. on April 15, 2026, with public opening to follow shortly thereafter. The scope of work encompasses 0.086 miles of bridge and approach construction, including mobilization, clearing and grubbing, removal of an existing precast concrete bridge, asphalt pavement removal, excavation, stone placement, pipe installation, traffic control, erosion control measures (agricultural limestone, fertilizer, seeding, mulch, silt fence, and wattles), and bridge-specific items (test piles, prestressed concrete piling, precast concrete slab units, barrier rail, caps, wings, riprap, and geotextile materials). The contract duration is 60 working days. Plans and specifications are available from Tommy Avant, County LSBP Engineer, for a non-refundable fee of $150.00. Qualified contractors must submit bids accompanied by a certified check or bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount made payable to both Hinds County and the State of Mississippi, and proposals must be physically delivered by hand or courier service with written acknowledgment of receipt to the Chancery Clerk. Award will be made to the lowest qualified bidder in accordance with published quantities and the latest edition of Mississippi Standard Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge Construction.

There are no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises; however, the Hinds County Board of Supervisors affirms its commitment to affirmative action and ensuring that minority business enterprises receive full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. Proposals accompanied by qualifying letters regarding bid conditions will be considered irregular and will not be eligible for award consideration. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the procurement documentation. The specific contract award value and budget range have not been disclosed in the available materials.