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The state and local contract opportunity is a Local System Bridge Program (LSBP) project issued by the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors and the Office of State Aid Road Construction in Mississippi, specifically located in Houston, MS. The procurement involves the construction of a new precast bridge and approaches on Dulaney Street, which requires complete removal of an existing precast concrete bridge and installation of new bridge components. Key deliverables include comprehensive roadway construction, erosion control, and bridge infrastructure elements such as mobilization, excavation, geotextile fabric stabilization, steel piling, precast concrete slab units, barrier rail, and riprap. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 AM on October 6th, 2025, at the Board Room located at 234 W. Main St. Room 231 in Okolona, Mississippi. The contract has a defined duration of 90 working days, and bidders must obtain project plans and proposals from the County Engineer at www.esiplans.com for a non-refundable fee of $50 for plans and $50 for proposals. Electronic bidding is permitted, and bidders must submit electronic bond documents with their proposals.

The procurement emphasizes minority business enterprise participation and non-discrimination, suggesting potential set-aside considerations for disadvantaged businesses. Bidders are required to submit a certified check or bid bond for 5% of their total bid, payable to Chickasaw County and the State of Mississippi. Evaluation criteria will focus on identifying the lowest qualified bidder based on published quantities, with full proposal submission being mandatory. Incomplete or conditionally submitted proposals may be disqualified. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the bridge construction project suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The project will require technical expertise in bridge construction, roadway engineering, and compliance with local and state infrastructure standards. Electronic submission and comprehensive documentation are critical components of the bidding process, indicating a preference for technologically proficient and detail-oriented contractors with demonstrated capabilities in municipal infrastructure development.