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The Jones County Board of Supervisors is seeking bids for a comprehensive Bridge Replacement Project for Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund Project No. ERBR-34(02), located on Bush Dairy Road in Mississippi. The project encompasses three specific bridge sites spanning Tallahalla Creek, Tallahalla Creek Relief, and Reedy Branch, with a total project length of 0.700 miles. The procurement involves replacing three bridges: Bridge "A" with multiple prestressed concrete beam spans, and Bridges "B" and "C" with precast concrete spans. Bid proposals will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the Jones County Courthouse, with bids to be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidders are required to submit a bid security of 5% of the total bid amount, which can be provided via cashier's check, certified check, or bidder's bond. The project will be executed according to the Mississippi Standard Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge Construction, 2004 Edition, and bidders may not withdraw their proposals for 60 days after submission.

The procurement emphasizes equal opportunity, with the county explicitly affirming that disadvantaged and women's business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination. Successful bidders will be required to provide performance and payment bonds, each covering 100% of the contract amount. Contract documents are available for examination or purchase at the county courthouse, Chas. N. Clark Associates, and online at www.clarkengineersprojects.com. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the bridge replacement project suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The procurement appears open to qualified contractors with expertise in bridge construction and road infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on ensuring diverse participation through the explicit mention of opportunities for disadvantaged and women-owned business enterprises.