253-20250423080854 Amite

The state and local contract opportunity is a road maintenance project issued by the Amite County Board of Supervisors and the Office of State Aid Road Construction (OSARC) for State Aid Program Project No. SAP-03(12)M in Mississippi. The procurement involves construction and maintenance work on 30.591 miles of Various State Aid Roads "1-7" & "A-C", encompassing multiple roadway improvement activities including mobilization, excess excavation, hot mix asphalt base repair, cold milling of bituminous pavement, ultra-thin asphalt pavement installation, traffic maintenance, and thermoplastic striping and signage implementations. Sealed bids will be received at the Amite County Courthouse in Liberty, Mississippi until 10:00 AM on June 2, 2025, with a 90-working day project completion timeline. Bidders must secure project plans and proposals from the County Engineer for a non-refundable cost of $200 ($100 for plans and $100 for proposal), and are required to submit a certified check or bid bond for 5% of the total bid amount. The contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder based on published quantities, with evaluation criteria focusing on technical competence, pricing, and compliance with project specifications.

The procurement includes an affirmative commitment to provide equal opportunity to minority business enterprises without discrimination. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capability, financial stability, and compliance with Mississippi Standard Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge Construction. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the project appears open to qualified contractors who can meet the technical and financial requirements. Project plans and specifications are available for review at the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Amite County, the LSBP Engineer's office, and the Office of the State Aid Engineer in Jackson, Mississippi. Although the exact budget range is not specified in the documentation, bidders are required to submit a bid bond representing 5% of their total proposed project cost, which suggests the project has a substantial financial scope. The procurement process emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and adherence to state-level road construction standards.