169-20250321102432 Laurel

The state and local contract opportunity is a public works project issued by the Board of Supervisors of Jones County, Mississippi, specifically located in the Jefferson Davis County jurisdiction. The procurement involves constructing 0.074 miles of Box Bridge and Approaches on Norton Road under the Local System Bridge Program (LSBP Project No. LSBP-34(28)). Key deliverables include roadway and erosion control work such as mobilization, clearing and grubbing, excavation, stream diversion, crushed stone installation, seeding, and sodding, with substantial emphasis on box bridge concrete and reinforcement. The project has a defined contract time of 100 working days, with sealed bids to be received until 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Bidders are required to submit a certified check or bid bond for 5% of their total bid, payable to Jones County and the State of Mississippi. Evaluation criteria indicate the contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder based on published quantities, with bid documents available from the County Engineer's website for a $100.00 fee, offering both hard copy and online bidding options.

The contract opportunity demonstrates a commitment to providing full opportunity to minority business enterprises without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly detailed, the procurement appears open to qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical specifications outlined in the Mississippi Standard Specifications for State Aid Road & Bridge Construction. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are mentioned in the provided documentation. Although a specific budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the bridge and roadway construction project suggests a potentially significant investment in local infrastructure improvement. Prospective bidders will need to demonstrate technical competence, financial stability, and the capability to complete the project within the specified 100-working-day timeframe to be considered for contract award.