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This sealed bid procurement is for road construction services issued jointly by the Franklin County Board of Supervisors and the Office of State Aid Road Construction (OSARC) in Mississippi under State Aid Program (SAP) Project No. SAP-19(75). The project encompasses the construction of 0.170 miles of grade, drain base, and surfacing work on Berrytown Road in Franklin County. Principal work items include mobilization, clearing and grubbing, removal of asphalt pavement, unclassified and borrow excavation, granular material placement, crushed stone application, hot mix asphalt placement (9.5mm at 125 tons and 19mm at 165 tons), geotextile subsurface drainage materials, thermoplastic striping, perforated and non-perforated sewer pipe for underdrains, and comprehensive erosion control items including agricultural limestone, seeding, excelsior blanket, silt fence, riprap, and wattles. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Franklin County Board of Supervisors office at 36 Main Street East, Meadville, Mississippi, by 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, with public opening to follow immediately thereafter. The contract term is 100 working days, and the project shall be constructed in accordance with the latest edition of the Mississippi Standard Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge Construction. Plans and specifications are available through the County Engineer's office in paper format for $100 or digital copy for $75 through www.wgkengineersprojects.com. Award will be made to the lowest qualified bidder based on published quantities.

The Franklin County Board of Supervisors has affirmed 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. A certified check or bid bond equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid, made payable to Franklin County and the State of Mississippi, must accompany each proposal. Proposals accompanied by letters that qualify or condition the bid in any manner will be considered irregular and ineligible for award consideration. No specific incumbent vendors, current contractors, or budget ranges are identified in the procurement documents. Qualified contractors must demonstrate the capability to perform road construction work in compliance with state specifications and have the financial capacity to obtain the required bid security.