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The state of Mississippi is soliciting bids for the GM & O Rails-to-Trails Recreational District project, spanning Chickasaw, Pontotoc, and Union Counties, with a federal aid project number STP-0001-00(131)LPA. This procurement involves comprehensive trail surface improvements and infrastructure development across a 43.5-mile recreational district corridor. The project requires contractors to complete public and opened road work, including subbase stabilization, asphalt leveling, trail surface sealing, pavement markings, and traffic control implementation. Bidders must submit their proposals by October 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to the district offices located at 75 South Main St. in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Each bid submission must include a Cashier's Check, Certified Check, or Bidder's Bond representing 5% of the total bid price, and the successful bidder will be required to provide Performance and Payment Bonds each covering 100% of the contract amount. Bid documents can be obtained directly from the GM & O Rails-to-Trails Recreational District, with technical specifications following the Mississippi State Highway Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2017.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the project appears to be open to qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical specifications. Electronic bidding is permitted, with questions to be directed to Planhouse Printing. The project will be constructed using 2017 Mississippi State Highway standard specifications, suggesting a preference for contractors with demonstrated expertise in transportation infrastructure development. Bidders should have substantial experience in trail construction, road work, and related civil infrastructure projects. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the requirement for substantial performance and payment bonding indicates a significant project scope. The project involves multiple county jurisdictions, which may suggest complexity and potential for substantial investment in regional recreational infrastructure improvements.