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The Walthall County Board of Supervisors is soliciting sealed bids for the Paul Pittman Memorial Airport Improvements Project, a federally funded Airport Improvement Program (AIP) initiative focused on sitework for a future hangar. The procurement is specifically targeting site preparation and infrastructure development for the airport, with bids due by 10:00 AM on April 23, 2025, at the Walthall County Courthouse Board Room in Tylertown, Mississippi. Bidders must obtain contract documents from www.dunganeng.com and be listed on the official plan holders list to participate. The project has a performance timeline of 30 working days from the Notice-to-Proceed, with the county reserving the right to hold bids for up to 90 days during the evaluation period. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest aggregate sum proposal from responsive and responsible bidders, with contract award contingent upon receiving federal assistance. Key deliverables include completing sitework according to specified federal standards and project specifications.

The procurement includes several significant set-aside and diversity requirements that will impact bidder eligibility. Specifically, bidders must meet federal diversity participation goals, including 27.7% minority participation, 6.9% female participation, and a 9.30% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal. Contractors are required to provide a 5% bid security and obtain 100% performance and payment bonds. Compliance with Davis-Bacon Act wage rates, Buy American preferences, and foreign trade restrictions is mandatory. Bidders must also document good faith efforts to meet diversity participation objectives and certify compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity standards. While a specific project budget is not disclosed, the federal funding source and infrastructure improvement nature suggest a substantial investment in airport development. The project represents an opportunity for contractors with experience in airport sitework, federal infrastructure projects, and demonstrated commitment to minority and disadvantaged business participation.