13469-20250205233001 Chickasaw

The state and local contract opportunity is a public works procurement issued by the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors and Office of State Aid Road Construction in Mississippi for a road infrastructure project. The specific project involves constructing a 0.952-mile overlay on County Road 218 (former SR 515), designated as State Aid Program Project No. SAP 09(6)M. Project deliverables include comprehensive road improvements encompassing mobilization, granular material installation, bituminous tack coat application, hot mix asphalt overlay, cold milling, traffic maintenance, striping, markers, and signage installation. The contract has a defined timeline of 60 working days, with sealed bids due on March 18, 2025, at 10 AM, to be submitted at the Board Room located at 1 Pinson Square, Houston, Mississippi. Bidders must obtain project plans and proposals from County Engineer Randy Hathcock through www.esiplans.com at a non-refundable cost of $50, with electronic bids also accepted through this platform. Evaluation criteria indicate the project will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder based on published quantities, with compliance required with Mississippi Standard Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge Construction.

The procurement encourages participation from minority business enterprises, signaling potential set-aside or preference considerations for disadvantaged businesses. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond or certified check payable to Chickasaw County and the State of Mississippi as part of their proposal submission. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the road overlay project suggests a significant capital investment in local infrastructure improvements. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement appears open to qualified contractors with appropriate roadway construction capabilities, particularly those experienced in state aid road and bridge construction projects. Electronic bid submission through www.esiplans.com indicates a modernized procurement approach, potentially facilitating broader competitive bidding and reducing traditional barriers to participation.