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Tunica County, Mississippi is seeking sealed bids for a State Aid Program (SAP) Project No. SAP-72(75) involving the construction of 0.180 miles of bridge and associated roadway infrastructure on Walnut Lake Road Federal Route No. 1932. The project, jointly issued by the Office of State Aid Road Construction (OSARC) and the Tunica County Board of Supervisors, encompasses comprehensive roadway and bridge construction activities including mobilization, clearing and grubbing, excavation, crushed stone installation, hot mix asphalt paving, guardrail placement, traffic striping, and hydroseeding. Specific technical requirements include prestressed concrete beam installation, reinforcement work, and concrete railing construction. Sealed bids will be received at the Tunica Co. Courthouse (1300 School Street, Tunica, MS 38676) until 10:00 AM on August 29, 2025, with a total contract duration of 300 working days. Bidders must submit a certified check or bid bond equaling 5% of their total bid, payable to Tunica County and the State of Mississippi. Project plans and specifications are available for purchase at $80.00 for plans and $20.00 for contract documents located at 231 W. Center Street, Hernando, MS.

The county demonstrates a commitment to equal opportunity, specifically emphasizing opportunities for minority business enterprises and prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. The contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder using published quantities, with construction standards following the latest edition of the Mississippi Standard Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge Construction. While no specific set-aside percentages are detailed, the procurement appears open to qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical and performance specifications. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation, and no specific budget range is explicitly stated. Interested bidders should carefully review the comprehensive project specifications and ensure they can meet the technical requirements for bridge and roadway construction, including the detailed material and installation standards outlined in the project documents.