274-20250509120644 Choctaw

The Choctaw County Board of Supervisors is seeking sealed and electronic bids for a Hot Mix Asphalt Leveling and Overlay project, identified as CES Project #25-1495, covering various routes within Choctaw County, Mississippi. The procurement opportunity, posted on May 9, 2025, will accept bids until 10:00 a.m. on June 16, 2025, at the Choctaw County Courthouse located in Ackerman, Mississippi. Prospective bidders can obtain detailed project plans and specifications from the Chancery Clerk's Office or download digital documents from QuestCDN.com for a $35.00 fee. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best qualified bidder based on published quantities, with a comprehensive evaluation of bidder capabilities. Bidders are required to submit a certified check or bid bond representing 5% of their total bid amount, and the successful contractor must provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price. Bid documents, including printed plans and proposal packages, are available for $50 each and are non-refundable.

The procurement opportunity includes provisions to provide minority business enterprises full bidding opportunities, emphasizing inclusive participation in the county's infrastructure project. All bidders must comply with Mississippi Code requirements, including holding a valid Certificate of Responsibility and being current on special privilege tax obligations. Bids cannot be withdrawn for 60 days following the bid opening, and the Choctaw County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all submissions, waive informalities, or accept the bid deemed most favorable to the county. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the project involves hot mix asphalt leveling and overlay work, suggesting a substantial infrastructure investment. The procurement appears to be open to qualified construction and road maintenance contractors with demonstrated capabilities in municipal infrastructure projects. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the available documentation, and no specific technology integration requirements are outlined beyond the standard road construction specifications.