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The Wayne County Board of Supervisors is seeking bids for a bridge replacement project located on Dew Mills Road in Wayne County, Mississippi, identified as Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund Project No. ERBR-77(06). The procurement involves constructing a 14' x 6' concrete box bridge with a 45-degree right forward skew over the Branch of Little Thompson Creek, which includes grading, drainage, and paving approximately 0.142 miles of roadway. Bidders must submit proposals by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Wayne County Courthouse in Waynesboro, Mississippi, with a total project contract time of 100 working days from the notice to proceed. All bidders are required to provide bid security equal to 5% of the total bid amount, which can be submitted via cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond. The project will be awarded to the lowest and best qualified bidder, with work to be performed according to the Mississippi Standard Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge Construction, 2004 Edition. Project documents can be obtained online through the Engineer of Record's website, with options for electronic or hard copy bid submissions.

The solicitation emphasizes a commitment to affirmative action, ensuring that disadvantaged and women's business enterprises have full and fair bidding opportunities without discrimination. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a 100% contract performance bond. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive bid requirements and detailed project specifications suggest a significant infrastructure investment. The project appears open to various qualified contractors who can meet the technical specifications and performance requirements. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and the project seems to be a new infrastructure development rather than a replacement or enhancement of existing systems. The procurement process appears designed to promote competitive bidding while maintaining high standards of construction quality and procedural fairness.