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Newton County, Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for a State Aid Project (SAP-51(75)) involving the construction of a Box Bridge and Approaches on 0.108 miles of Newton-Bethel Road, located in District Four. The procurement is being managed by the Board of Supervisors and the Office of State Aid Road Construction, with sealed bids to be received until 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 25th, 2025. The project encompasses comprehensive roadway infrastructure improvements, including excavation, material placement, asphalt work, concrete construction, and associated erosion control measures. Bidders must submit a certified check or bid bond representing 5% of their total bid, payable to Newton County and the State of Mississippi. The total contract duration is set at 80 working days, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder based on published quantities. Bidding documents are available online through the Office of State Aid Construction website and the County Engineer's website, with options for hard copy or online bid submission.

The procurement demonstrates a commitment to providing full opportunity to minority business enterprises without discrimination. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the bid process emphasizes non-discriminatory participation. Proposals accompanied by qualifying letters may be considered irregular and potentially disqualified from the award process. The procurement appears open to qualified contractors capable of executing the roadway and bridge construction project, with an implicit emphasis on local and regional contractors experienced in municipal infrastructure development. No specific incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are noted in the available documentation. Though a precise budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving roadway reconstruction, bridge construction, and associated infrastructure improvements—suggests a substantial municipal infrastructure investment typical of county-level transportation enhancement projects.