296-20250630075558 Bolivar

The state and local contract opportunity is a Local System Bridge Program (LSBP) project issued by the Bolivar County Board of Supervisors and the Office of State Aid Road Construction in Mississippi. The procurement involves constructing approximately 0.098 miles of bridge and approaches on the Bond-Busby roadway, with comprehensive roadway, erosion control, and bridge infrastructure work. Specific project deliverables include mobilization, clearing and grubbing, excavation, concrete pipe installation, right-of-way markers, seeding, and precast concrete slab unit placement. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 AM on July 31, 2025, at the Bolivar County Courthouse Annex in Cleveland, Mississippi, with an anticipated contract duration of 120 working days. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through www.centralbidding.com in PDF format and include a certified check or bid bond for 5% of the total bid, payable to Bolivar County and the State of Mississippi. The project will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder based on published quantities, and construction will follow the latest edition of the Mississippi Standard Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge Construction.

The contract opportunity demonstrates a commitment to providing minority business enterprises full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination. Bidders must review project plans and specifications available at the Chancery Clerk of Bolivar County's office, the LSBP Engineer's office, and the Office of the State Aid Engineer in Jackson, Mississippi. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the procurement language suggests an inclusive approach to vendor participation. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and no specific budget range is provided. Potential contractors should carefully review the comprehensive project specifications, which outline technical requirements and performance expectations for this infrastructure development project. The procurement emphasizes technical competence, compliance with state specifications, and equitable bidding opportunities for diverse contractors.