45-20250630110504 Lamar

Lamar County, Mississippi, through the Board of Supervisors and the Office of State Aid Road Construction (OSARC), is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive road construction project identified as State Aid Program (SAP) Project No. SAP-37(18)M. The procurement involves constructing a 12.832-mile road overlay on Roads "A" - "C", with a comprehensive scope of work including mobilization, removal of existing traffic stripes, unclassified excavation, hot mix asphalt work, concrete pipe installation, and various traffic marking and signage activities. Sealed bids will be received at the Lamar County Courthouse in Purvis, Mississippi, until 10:00 a.m. on August 1, 2025, with a contract duration of 75 working days. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond or certified check payable to Lamar County and the State of Mississippi. Project specifications and plans are available for a non-refundable fee of $50.00 through an online plan room at www.twaplanroom.com. The contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder based on published quantities, with evaluation criteria focused on technical compliance and adherence to Mississippi Standard Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge Construction.

The procurement appears to have an affirmative commitment to provide minority business enterprises full opportunity to bid without discrimination, suggesting potential set-aside or preference considerations for disadvantaged business enterprises. Bidders can submit proposals in person or electronically through the specified website, with no specific restrictions on organizational type explicitly mentioned. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the project requires strict adherence to the latest edition of Mississippi's road and bridge construction specifications. The procurement documents do not specify a precise award value or budget range, though the extensive road overlay and associated infrastructure work suggests a substantial investment in county transportation infrastructure. Potential contractors should carefully review the complete project specifications, demonstrate technical capability in road construction, and be prepared to meet the county's commitment to inclusive bidding practices.