296-20251029151704 bspc

The state and local contract opportunity is a Local System Bridge Program (LSBP) project issued by the Panola County Board of Supervisors and the Office of State Aid Road Construction (OSARC) in Mississippi. The procurement involves the construction of a 0.029-mile box bridge and associated roadway approaches on Tocowa Road (Muggy Hill Road), designated as Project No. LSBP-54(33). The comprehensive scope encompasses multiple construction elements, including roadway preparation (mobilization, clearing, grubbing, existing structure removal), stone materials installation, traffic maintenance, and extensive erosion control measures. Specific deliverables include 322 cubic yards of concrete, 54,299 pounds of reinforcement, and related infrastructure improvements. Sealed bids will be received at the Panola County Courthouse located at 151 Public Square, Batesville, Mississippi 38606, with a firm submission deadline of 10:00 AM on December 5, 2025. The contract duration is set at 120 working days, and award will be made to the lowest qualified bidder based on published quantities. Bidders must submit a certified check or bid bond equaling five percent of their total bid amount.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restricted organizational participation. Electronic bid submissions are permitted through www.centralbidding.com, requiring PDF format submissions with identical documentation as paper bids. Bid documents and specifications can be obtained from the Panola County Chancery Clerk (Tri Vaughan), the LSBP Engineer's office, and the State Aid Engineer's office in Jackson, Mississippi. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, bidders must demonstrate financial capability through the required bid bond. The project will be constructed according to the latest edition of the Mississippi Standard Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge Construction. Proposals accompanied by qualifying letters will be considered irregular and summarily rejected. Prospective bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the comprehensive technical specifications and submission requirements outlined in the procurement notice.