128-20250428162543 Meadville

The Franklin County Board of Supervisors in Meadville, Mississippi, is soliciting sealed bids for the Bogue Chitto Road / Middleton Creek Road Chip Seal project, a road infrastructure improvement initiative. The procurement involves applying a base and seal coat to approximately 2.25 miles of existing county roadway. Bids will be received until 9:00 am local time on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Franklin County Board of Supervisors' office, with a public bid opening and reading scheduled for the same time and location. The contract stipulates a forty-five (45) consecutive calendar day completion timeline, with liquidated damages of $100 per consecutive calendar day for delays beyond the specified period. Bidding documents, including specifications and plans, are available for free online viewing at www.wgkengineersprojects.com, with document downloads requiring a non-refundable fee of $75. Bidders must comply with state law for non-resident contractors, which includes attaching a copy of their resident state's current law regarding non-resident contractors.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The Franklin County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to waive informalities and reject any or all bids, with bid consideration to occur at or before the next regular meeting within 30 days of bid receipt. No incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure are detailed in the available documentation. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project's scope suggests it is a moderate-scale road maintenance initiative. Online bidding will only be accepted through the specified website, indicating a structured and controlled procurement process. The project targets road infrastructure improvement in Franklin County, potentially enhancing transportation infrastructure and road conditions for local residents and travelers.