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The Jones County Board of Supervisors is seeking bids for a comprehensive Bridge Replacement Project located on Pleasant Grove-Sandersville Road in Mississippi, spanning a total project length of 0.345 miles. The procurement involves constructing multiple bridges over Bogue Homa Creek, specifically one 31 LF bridge, one 60 LF bridge, and four 40 LF Prestressed Concrete Beam Span Bridges with corresponding road approaches. Bidders are required to submit a bid security of 5% of their total bid amount, which can be in the form of a Cashier's Check, Certified Check, or Bidder's Bond from a licensed Mississippi surety company. The bid submission deadline is set for Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time, with bids to be received at the Jones County Courthouse in Laurel, Mississippi. Successful bidders must provide Performance and Payment Bonds each covering 100% of the contract amount, and proposals cannot be withdrawn for 60 days after submission.

The procurement emphasizes equal opportunity, ensuring disadvantaged and women's business enterprises will have full opportunities to bid without discrimination based on race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, or national origin. Contract documents are available for examination and purchase at multiple locations, including the county courthouse, Chas. N. Clark Associates, and online at www.clarkengineersprojects.com. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive bridge replacement and road approach work suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The project is funded through the Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund (Project No. ERBR-34(03)), indicating potential state or federal funding sources. Interested contractors should carefully review the complete bid documentation and ensure compliance with all technical specifications, bonding requirements, and equal opportunity guidelines before submitting their proposals.