6740-20250117114616 Sharkey

The state and local contract opportunity is a public works project issued by the Board of Supervisors of Sharkey County, Mississippi, in collaboration with the Office of State Aid Road Construction, for LSBP Project No. LSBP-63(18). The procurement involves the construction of a 0.104-mile bridge and associated approaches on the Box Estate Road, with a contract duration of 120 working days. Primary work components include mobilization, clearing and grubbing, removal of a precast bridge, excavation, crushed stone installation, erosion control measures, and comprehensive bridge construction activities. These activities encompass installing prestressed concrete piling, precast concrete slab units, barrier rails, and riprap. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 AM on February 25, 2025, at the Sharkey County Courthouse located at 120 Locust Street in Rolling Fork, Mississippi. Bidders are required to submit a certified check or bid bond equivalent to 5% of their total bid amount, payable to Sharkey County and the State of Mississippi. Technical documentation, including plans and specifications, can be purchased from Marcus E. Hooker, PE, PLS for $50.00 for plans and an additional $50.00 for contract documents, which are non-refundable.

The contract opportunity specifically encourages participation from minority business enterprises, with explicit assurances of non-discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. Given that Sharkey County has a population under 20,000, the project will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder based on published quantities. No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement does not appear to have stringent technological integration requirements, focusing instead on traditional infrastructure construction. While a precise budget range is not explicitly stated, the requirement for a 5% bid bond suggests a substantial project investment. Potential bidders should note the emphasis on local and minority enterprise participation, which may provide additional considerations during the evaluation process. The project's scope and technical specifications indicate a straightforward civil infrastructure improvement initiative targeting rural transportation infrastructure enhancement.