147-20260107134911 Rankin

Rankin County, Mississippi, is seeking bids for a federal aid road construction project involving the milling and overlay of Old Highway 49, spanning 2.884 miles from the intersection of Cleary Road to the intersection of Old Highway 49. The procurement is a sealed bid process for a comprehensive roadway improvement project that includes milling the existing two-lane roadway, repairing base failures, and installing both temporary and permanent pavement markings. Bidders must submit sealed proposals to the Chancery Clerk located at 211 East Government Street, Suite A, Brandon, Mississippi 39042 by 10:00 a.m. local time on February 12, 2026, with a public bid opening to immediately follow. Bid documents are available through Plan House Printing via www.engserviceplans.com or by phone at (662)407-0193, requiring registration and a non-refundable deposit. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bidder's bond equal to five percent of the total bid price as bid security. The project will be conducted in accordance with the Mississippi State Highway Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2017, including all amendments, special provisions, and addenda.

The contract explicitly encourages participation from disadvantaged and women's business enterprises, affirming non-discrimination based on race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, or national origin. Successful bidders will be required to furnish Performance and Payment bonds, each equal to one hundred percent of the contract amount. The project is federally funded and subject to Public Law 87-581 Work Hours Act of 1962, with minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the requirement for bid security and performance bonds suggests a substantial project investment. Electronic bidding is available, though interested parties must contact the Rankin County Board of Supervisors to obtain specific electronic submission requirements. The project involves federal aid funding (Federal Aid Project No. STP-6968-00(001)/109716-701000), which typically indicates significant infrastructure investment and potential opportunities for qualified contractors specializing in roadway construction and rehabilitation.