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The Yazoo County Board of Supervisors is soliciting sealed bids for a Rail Spur Improvements project at the Yazoo County Port, which is being financed through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG 1138-21-082-ED-01) from the Mississippi Development Authority. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 AM local time on September 5th, 2025, with the option to submit electronic bids through www.wcmplanroom.com. Bidding documents can be obtained from the website for $100 per set and may be examined at the Yazoo County Chancery Clerks Office and Williams, Clark & Morrison, Inc. Each bid must be accompanied by a 5% bid bond or certified check, and the successful bidder will be required to provide a performance and payment bond covering 100% of the contract value. The project involves specific improvements to the rail infrastructure at the Yazoo County Port, though precise technical specifications are not detailed in the available documentation.

The procurement strongly encourages participation from Minority-Owned (MBE) and Women-Owned (WBE) Contractors and Sub-Contractors, with specific requirements under Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 mandating opportunities for contracting, subcontracting, training, and employment be extended to Section 3 businesses and workers. Yazoo County is designated as an Equal Opportunity Employer, which suggests a commitment to inclusive procurement practices. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the requirement for a performance and payment bond implies a substantial project scope. The bid notice will be published on August 6th and August 13th, 2025, providing potential bidders with multiple opportunities to review the solicitation. Interested contractors should carefully review the full bid documents, which can be accessed for a $100 fee, to understand the complete set of requirements, technical specifications, and submission guidelines for this rail infrastructure improvement project.