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The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors is seeking sealed bids for a Bridge Replacement Project located on Fudgetown Road (C.R. 418) in Lafayette County, Mississippi. The procurement involves comprehensive bridge infrastructure work including clearing and grubbing, complete removal of the existing bridge, and construction of a new Prestressed Concrete bridge with three beam spans (one 31-foot span, one 80-foot span, and another 31-foot span) featuring a 28-foot clear roadway. Associated project requirements include grading, drainage, erosion control, limestone base, and hot mix asphalt base and surface installation. Bidders must submit a bid bond or cashier's/certified check for 5% of the total bid amount, payable to the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors. The bid is scheduled to be received on August 14, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. local time, with a specified contract duration of 120 working days. Contract documents can be obtained by depositing $105.00 with Elliott & Britt Engineering and are also available for download at www.centralbidding.com, which also supports electronic bid submissions.

The project does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The county will award the contract to the lowest and/or best bid from a responsive, responsible, and qualified bidder, reserving the right to waive irregularities or reject any bids not deemed in its best interest. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the requirement for a bid bond suggests a substantial project investment. Electronic and physical bid submissions are permitted, providing flexibility for potential contractors. The advertisement will be published on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, and Wednesday, July 23, 2025, allowing potential bidders sufficient time to review requirements, prepare documentation, and submit competitive proposals. Interested parties are encouraged to review the complete bid documentation to understand the full scope of requirements and evaluation criteria.