334-20250611171345 Tunica

Tunica County is seeking sealed bids for Project CO-72(55), a comprehensive road and bridge construction project to be awarded through the Tunica County Board of Supervisors. The procurement involves multiple infrastructure improvements, including bridge removal at Station 26+69, excavation of 1,840 cubic yards, guardrail installation of 200 linear feet, and roadway surfacing with 1,512 tons of crushed stone and 420 tons of hot mix asphalt. Bidders must submit proposals to the Tunica County Chancery Clerk's office located in the Tunica County Courthouse by 2:00 P.M. on July 14, 2025. Contractors must possess a valid Mississippi State Board of Contractors designation appropriate to the project type and submit a mandatory 5% Bid Bond with their proposal. The contract has a specified completion timeline of 110 working days, with the award being made to the lowest and most responsive bidder based on published project quantities. A non-refundable $100 fee is required to obtain construction plans and contract documents, and the entire project will be awarded to a single bidder.

The procurement includes specific provisions for disadvantaged and woman-owned business enterprises, indicating a commitment to inclusive contracting practices. Successful bidders will be required to provide Performance and Payment Bonds covering 100% of the contract price. Non-resident contractors must submit documentation regarding their home state's contractor preference laws. Liquidated damages are established at $400 per day for exceeding the 110-working-day project completion timeline. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure work suggests a substantial project investment. The procurement appears designed to solicit competitive bids from qualified contractors with demonstrated capability in road and bridge construction, with an emphasis on local and diverse business participation. Interested contractors must carefully review all project specifications and ensure compliance with Mississippi state contracting regulations.