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Washington County, Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for a bridge replacement project located on Avon-Darlove Road, designated as Project No. ERBR-76(08). The procurement involves constructing 0.079 miles of bridge and associated approach infrastructure, with comprehensive roadway and erosion control components. Specific construction elements include mobilization, clearing, excavation, pavement removal, hot mix asphalt installation, guardrail placement, traffic markers, seeding, and complex bridge-specific work such as prestressed concrete piling, precast concrete slab units, and riprap installation. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 am on September 12, 2025, at the Washington County Courthouse in Greenville, Mississippi, with a contract duration of 120 working days. Bidding documents are available from Hooker Engineering Services, Inc. for $125.00 or downloadable through QuestCDN.com for $42.00, and bidders must submit a certified check or bid bond equaling 5% of their total bid amount. The project will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder based on published quantities and constructed according to the latest Mississippi Standard Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge Construction.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Online bidding will be available three days prior to the bid date, providing flexibility for potential contractors. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project requires contractors with significant civil engineering and bridge construction capabilities. The bid documents suggest a comprehensive evaluation process focused on technical competence, compliance with specifications, and competitive pricing. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the detailed itemization of construction components indicates a substantial infrastructure investment. Potential bidders should possess advanced technical expertise in bridge replacement, roadway construction, and erosion control, with the ability to meet the 120-day project completion timeline. Contractors will need to demonstrate proficiency in specialized construction techniques, materials management, and adherence to state transportation infrastructure standards.