2-20250528103009 Oktibbeha

Mississippi State University is seeking sealed bids for the Stone Boulevard Improvements project, a federally aided infrastructure development located in Oktibbeha County. The project, identified by Federal Aid Project No. STP-7108-00(003) LPA / 109382-701000, involves comprehensive intersection improvements including the construction of a traffic circle, pedestrian and landscape enhancements, road striping, and new signage. Potential bidders must submit their proposals no later than 2:00 P.M. local time on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, to the Office of Procurement and Contracts. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. in the Gast Conference Room, where additional project details will be discussed. Bid documents are available electronically through plans.fm.msstate.edu, and bidders are required to provide a bid security of 5% of their total bid price, which must be payable to Mississippi State University in the form of a Cashier's check, Certified Check, or Bidder's Bond.

The procurement includes specific provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, with a mandated goal of 3 percent, demonstrating a commitment to providing opportunities for disadvantaged and women's business enterprises. Successful bidders will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds covering 100% of the contract amount. The project will be executed in accordance with the 2017 Mississippi Road and Bridge Construction standards, and bidders are prohibited from withdrawing their proposals within 60 days after the bid opening without the owner's consent. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure improvements suggests a significant investment in transportation infrastructure. Electronic and sealed envelope submissions are both acceptable methods for bid delivery, providing flexibility for potential contractors interested in this public infrastructure project.