13490-20241113091258 MDOT

The Mississippi Transportation Commission is soliciting electronic bids for a road construction and improvement project in Simpson County, Mississippi. The procurement, identified by Project ID 308318-301000, involves sealing and overlaying approximately 8 miles of State Route 28, extending from the Strong River to State Route 13. Electronic bids will be received and publicly read on December 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time through the Bid Express Service. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check for 5% of the total bid amount. Interested contractors must review the Mississippi Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, specifically Subsection 102.07, which outlines requirements for proposal submissions. Specimen proposals can be viewed and downloaded online at no cost, with additional plan sheets available for purchase online for $10 plus a convenience fee.

The procurement includes specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements, with contract award contingent upon the selected contractor meeting these diversity and inclusion standards. Bidders must request permission to bid through the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) website and demonstrate compliance with non-discrimination policies and minimum wage rate regulations. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the project's scope suggests a significant infrastructure investment for road improvement. The solicitation appears open to qualified construction and transportation contractors with experience in road sealing and overlay projects. Interested parties are encouraged to carefully review all documentation, including specifications related to work hours, technical requirements, and submission guidelines to ensure full compliance with MDOT's procurement standards.