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Newton County, Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for a State Aid Road Construction project involving the construction of a box bridge and approaches on 0.108 miles of Newton-Bethel Road in District Four. The procurement is being managed by the Newton County Board of Supervisors and focuses on comprehensive roadway and bridge infrastructure improvements. Specific project scope includes mobilization, clearing and grubbing, bridge removal, various excavation types, asphalt work, and bridge construction involving 329.4 cubic yards of concrete class "BB" and 53,261 pounds of reinforcement. Bidders must submit a certified check or bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount, payable to Newton County and the State of Mississippi. The bid submission deadline is Friday, January 30, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., with bids to be publicly opened shortly thereafter at the Board Room located at 92 West Broad Street, Decatur, MS. Bidders can access project documents through the Office of State Aid Road Construction or online via the County Engineer's website, with an established contract time of 80 working days. Award will be made to the lowest qualified bidder based on published quantities.

The Board of Supervisors has committed to ensuring minority business enterprises receive full opportunity to submit bids, explicitly stating there will be no discrimination based on race, color, or national origin during contract award considerations. Bidders are required to clearly mark their project number and certificate of responsibility number on proposal submissions. While no specific set-aside percentages are detailed, the procurement appears designed to encourage participation from diverse businesses. Proposals can be submitted online or via hard copy to the Newton County Board of Supervisors. The project involves State Aid Project No. SAP-51(75), indicating state-level funding and oversight. Additional technical requirements include erosion control items such as loose riprap, seeding, silt fence, wattles, and vegetative materials. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant infrastructure investment for Newton County.