128-20241205100702 Jefferson Dav

The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors is seeking sealed bids for road district commodities for the calendar year 2025, with a specific focus on various road construction and maintenance materials. The procurement solicits bids for hot mix asphalt (both contractor's mix and SC-1), cold mix asphalt with specific aggregate and A.C. content requirements, and liquid asphalt variants including AC-10 and CRS-2. Additional materials include stone products such as naturally occurring pit run aggregate, limestone, rip rap, and various culvert types in both plastic and metal configurations. The bid submission deadline is January 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with bid opening and public reading scheduled for January 6, 2025, at 9:15 AM at the Jefferson Davis County Administration Building in Prentiss, Mississippi. Material pricing for hot mix and liquid asphalt may be subject to monthly adjustments based on the Mississippi Department of Transportation fuel adjustment index. The Board will evaluate bids using a lowest and best bid criteria, reserving the right to reject any submissions and waive informalities, in accordance with Section 31-7-13 Mississippi Code of 1972 amended.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the specified material specifications, which must exceed state bid requirements. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The contract will be awarded to the most competitive bidder, with the Board maintaining significant discretion in the selection process. While precise budget ranges were not specified, the comprehensive nature of the material solicitation suggests a substantial procurement value for road district infrastructure supplies. The geographical scope is limited to Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, potentially indicating opportunities for local or regional suppliers. The procurement methodology suggests a straightforward, competitive bidding process designed to secure necessary road maintenance and construction materials at competitive pricing for the upcoming calendar year.