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The Washington County Board of Supervisors is soliciting sealed bids for a Local System Bridge Program (LSBP) Project No. LSBP-76(29), specifically a bridge construction project located on Handley Road in Washington County, Mississippi. The procurement involves constructing approximately 0.047 miles of bridge and associated approaches, with a comprehensive scope of work including roadway items like mobilization, clearing, grubbing, and excavation, erosion control elements such as limestone, seeding, and silt fence, and bridge-specific components including prestressed concrete piling, concrete slab units, barrier rail, and riprap. Bidders must submit a certified check or bid bond equal to 5% of their total bid, made payable to Washington County and the State of Mississippi. The bid submission deadline is April 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM, to be received at the Washington County Courthouse, located at 900 Washington Avenue. The contract time is specified as 120 working days, and the project will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder based on published quantities. Bidding documents are available for download from QuestCDN.com for a non-refundable fee of $42.00, with online bidding accessible three days prior to the bid date.

The procurement emphasizes providing full opportunity to minority business enterprises, suggesting potential set-aside or preference considerations for disadvantaged business entities. The project will be constructed according to the latest edition of the Mississippi Standard Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge Construction, with project plans and specifications available for review at the Office of the Chancery Clerk, the LSBP Engineer's office, and the Office of the State Aid Engineer in Jackson, Mississippi. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the bridge construction project implies a significant infrastructure investment. Potential bidders should note the project's technical requirements, including adherence to state specifications and the need for specialized bridge construction capabilities. The procurement process appears designed to ensure competitive bidding while maintaining high standards of infrastructure development in Washington County.