6740-20250129100740 Coahoma

The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement for a road and bridge construction project in Coahoma County, Mississippi, specifically for LSBP Project No. LSBP-14(10). The project involves the construction of 0.052 miles of bridge and approaches on the Rudyard-Jonestown Road, with a comprehensive scope of work including bridge removal, excavation, crushed stone installation, pipe installation, erosion control measures, and construction of a new precast concrete bridge with steel piling and concrete barrier rails. Sealed bids will be received by the Coahoma County Board of Supervisors at the Office of the Chancery Clerk, located in the Coahoma County Courthouse, with a firm submission deadline of 10:00 AM on March 12, 2025. The contract time is specified as 120 working days, and bidders can obtain project plans and proposals from Marcus E. Hooker, Jr, PE, PLS for $50.00 per set. Electronic bidding is available through QuestCDN.com (Project #9519427) for a $42.00 fee, with each proposal requiring a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the total bid amount, payable to Coahoma County and the State of Mississippi.

The contract emphasizes minority business enterprise participation through affirmative action requirements, suggesting potential set-aside provisions or preferences for disadvantaged businesses. The project will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder based on published quantities, with evaluation criteria focused on compliance with Mississippi Standard Specifications for State Aid Road and Bridge Construction. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the requirement for a 5% bid bond indicates the project has a substantial monetary value. The procurement process appears open to qualified contractors with experience in bridge and road construction, particularly those familiar with state aid road projects in Mississippi. The electronic bidding option through QuestCDN.com suggests a preference for modern, streamlined procurement methods, and the detailed specifications indicate a complex infrastructure project requiring technical expertise in civil engineering, bridge construction, and road infrastructure development.