Bidders must complete an online request for permission to bid. Electronic addendum updates will be posted on www. ***. *. * contents of the proposal are the same as the April 22, 2025 letting, with revisions to the advertisement, notice to bidders, quantities, and addenda. Bid bond (5% of bid) payable to State of Mississippi, must accompany each proposal. Bidders are directed to the provisions of subsection **** pertaining to irregular proposals and rejection of bids. Bidders must comply with the predetermined minimum wage rate set by the US Department of Labor under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will affirmatively ensure that disadvantaged business enterprises are afforded full opportunity to submit bids. Specifications are on file in the offices of the Mississippi Department of Transportation. Contractors may request permission to bid online at www. ***. *. * approval, contractors shall be eligible to submit a bid using Bid Express at www. ***. *. * proposals may be viewed and downloaded online at no cost at www. ***. *. * or purchased online at www. ***. *. * at a cost of **** per proposal plus a small convenience fee. Cash or checks will not be accepted as payment. Additional documents, revisions, and specifications are detailed in numerous sections and special provisions. The
project completion date is November 28, 2025. The notice of award is anticipated no later than July 08, 2025, and the effective date of the notice to proceed will be simultaneous with the execution of the contract. Work on this
project shall consist of cutting and removal of dead or dying
trees. The engineer shall be consulted regarding any questions or verification of the right-of-way limits. All
trees that are either cut or downed shall be either mulched in place or become the property of the contractor and removed from the right-of-way. If the contractor elects to remove any of the
trees from the right-of-way, then the contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all necessary requirements are met including but not limited to any permits needed. If any
tree stumps are located outside of the
tree line, then said
tree stumps shall either be ground or cut to the ground line. Grubbing shall not be allowed for this contract. If the contractor elects to mulch the
trees in place, then said mulch shall be spread to a maximum depth of four (4) inches. If the dead
tree is located in areas maintained or mowed in front of homes or businesses, then said dead
tree shall be removed and mulched out of the maintained or mowed area. Any areas disturbed by the contractor shall be restabilized to the satisfaction of the engineer at no additional cost to the state. The contractor shall not damage the slopes, other right-of-way features, private property, or above-ground utilities. Any damage done shall be corrected by the contractor at no additional cost to the state and shall include but not be limited to ditch regrading, slope regrading, grassing, etc. All ditches and slopes shall be restored to their original conditions and the contractor shall ensure that mulch shall not be left in the ditches and on the shoulders/slopes on the roadway side of the ditches. Additionally, it shall be the responsibility of the contractor to protect existing structures such as pipes, inlets, aprons, bridges, etc. from damage which might occur during construction. The contractor shall replace or repair, as directed by the engineer, any structures damaged during the life of the contract. No payment will be made for replacement or repair of damaged items. Any signs that are in conflict with construction of this
project shall be removed and relocated by the contractor as directed by the engineer at no additional cost to the state. The contractor shall erect and maintain construction signing and provide all signs and traffic control devices necessary to safely maintain traffic around and throu