Mill & Overlay approximately 6 miles of MS 348 from the Union County Line to just west of US 45, known as State Project No. SP-0926-00(030) / 109974301 in Lee County.

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Thin Lift Overlay approximately 10.1 miles of MS 35 from 4 Forks to the Grenada
County Line, known as State Project No. MP-2035-08(008) / 309967301 in Carroll
County.
Project Completion: 54 Working Days
(STATE DELEGATED)
NOTICE
BIDDERS MUST COMPLETE AN ONLINE REQUEST
FOR PERMISSION TO BID THIS PROJECT.
Electronic addendum updates will be posted on www.gomdot.com
SECTION 900
OF THE CURRENT
2017 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROJECT: MP-2035-08(008)/309967301 - Carroll
Section 901 - Advertisement
Section 904 - Notice to Bidders
#1 Governing Specification, w/ Supplement
#3 Final Cleanup
#13 Safety Edge
#296 Reduced Speed Limit Signs
#445 Mississippi Agent or Qualified Nonresident Agent
#446 Traffic on Milled Surface in Urban Areas
#516 Errata and Modifications to the 2017 Standard Specifications
#1225 Early Notice to Proceed
#1226 Material Storage Under Bridges
#1241 Fuel and Material Adjustments
#1963 Guardrail Pads
#2206 MASH Compliant Devices
#2273 Mississippi Special Fuel Tax Law
#2954 Reflective Sheeting for Signs
#3676 Asphalt Gyratory Compactor Internal Angle Calibration
#4702 App for Traffic Control Report
#5086 Detail of Square Tube Sign Posts
#5551 Federal Bridge Formula
#5570 Special Provisions Related to Concrete
#7624 Standard Drawings w/Supplement
#8108 Contract Time
#8109 Scope of Work
Section 907 - Special Provisions
907-101-1 Definitions and Terms
907-102-2 Bidding Requirements and Conditions
907-103-2 Award and Execution of Contract
907-104-2 Minor Alterations to the Contract
907-105-2 Control of Work
907-108-4 Subletting of Contract
907-108-6 Default and Termination of Contract
907-109-5 Measurement and Payment
907-401-4 Asphalt Pavements - General
907-403-4 Asphalt Pavements
907-407-1 Tack Coat
907-411-2 Ultra - Thin Asphalt Pavement
907-605-1 Underdrains
907-618-4 Additional Signing Requirements, w/Supplement
907-618-12 Traffic Control Management
907-619-6 Temporary Portable Rumble Strips
907-626-12 Thermoplastic Traffic Markings
907-627-1 Raised Pavement Markings
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PROJECT: MP-2035-08(008)/309967301 - Carroll
907-701-4 Hydraulic Cement, w/ Supplement
907-702-4 Bituminous Materials
907-703-2 Gradation
907-705-1 Stone Riprap
907-707-3 Joint Materials
907-711-2 Plain Steel Wire
907-712-1 Fence and Guardrail
907-714-4 Miscellaneous Materials
907-718-1 Timber and Dimension Lumber
907-720-4 Pavement Marking Materials
907-721-4 Materials for Signing
907-799-1 Hydraulic Cement Concrete Mixtures, w/Supplement
Section 905 - Proposal, Proposal Bid Items, Combination Bid Proposal
State Board of Contractors Requirement
State Certification Regarding Non-Collusion, Debarment and Suspensions
Section 902 - Contract Form
Section 903 - Contract Bond Forms
Progress Schedule
(REVISIONS TO THE ABOVE WILL BE INDICATED ON THE SECOND SHEET
OF SECTION 905 AS ADDENDA)
05/29/2026 01:14 PM
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MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SECTION 901 - ADVERTISEMENT
Electronic bids will be received by the Mississippi Transportation Commission at 10:00 o'clock
A.M., Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from the Bid Express Service and shorty thereafter publicly read on
the First Floor Construction Division Conference Room For:
Thin Lift and Overlay approximately 10.1 miles of MS 35 from 4 Forks to Grenada County
Line, known as State Project No. MP-2035-08(008) / 309967301 in Carroll County.
The attention of bidders is directed to the Contract Provisions governing selection and employment
of labor. Minimum wage rates have been predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and are subject
to Public Law 87-581, Work Hours Act of 1962, as set forth in the Contract Provisions.
The specifications are on file in the offices of the Mississippi Department of Transportation.
Contractors may request permission to bid online at http://shop.mdot.ms.gov at no cost. Upon
approval, Contractors shall be eligible to submit a bid using Bid Express at http://bidx.com.
Specimen proposals may be viewed and downloaded online at no cost at http://mdot.ms.gov or
purchased online at http://shop.mdot.ms.gov at a cost of Ten Dollars ($10.00) per proposal plus a
small convenience fee. Cash or checks will not be accepted as payment.
Bid bond, signed or countersigned by a Mississippi Agent or Qualified Nonresident Agent, with
Power of Attorney attached, a Cashier's check or Certified Check for five (5%) percent of bid,
payable to STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, must accompany each proposal.
The attention of bidders is directed to the provisions of Subsection 102.07 pertaining to irregular
proposals and rejection of bids.
BRAD WHITE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SUPPLEMENT TO NOTICE TO BIDDERS NO. 1
DATE: 06/08/2021
SUBJECT: Governing Specifications
Change the web address at the end of the first paragraph to the following.
https://shop.mdot.ms.gov/default.aspx?StoreIndex=1
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MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SECTION 904 - NOTICE TO BIDDERS NO. 1 CODE: (IS)
DATE: 03/01/2017
SUBJECT: Governing Specifications
The current (2017) Edition of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction
adopted by the Mississippi Transportation Commission is made a part hereof fully and completely
as if it were attached hereto, except where superseded by special provisions, or amended by
revisions of the Specifications contained within this proposal. Copies of the specification book
may be purchased from the MDOT Construction Division, or online at
shopmdot/default.aspx?StoreIndex=1.
A reference in any contract document to controlling requirements in another portion of the contract
documents shall be understood to apply equally to any revision or amendment thereof included in
the contract.
In the event the plans or proposal contain references to the 2004 Edition of the Standard
Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, it is to be understood that such references shall
mean the comparable provisions of the 2017 Edition of the Standard Specifications.
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MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SECTION 904 - NOTICE TO BIDDERS NO. 3 CODE: (SP)
DATE: 01/17/2017
SUBJECT: Final Clean-Up
Immediately prior to final inspection for release of maintenance, the Contractor shall pick up, load,
transport and properly dispose of all litter from the entire highway right-of-way that is within the
termini of the project.
Litter shall include, but not be limited to, solid wastes such a glass, paper products, tires, wood
products, metal, synthetic materials and other miscellaneous debris.
Litter removal is considered incidental to other items of work and will not be measured for separate
payment.
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MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SECTION 904 - NOTICE TO BIDDERS NO. 13 CODE: (IS)
DATE: 03/01/2017
SUBJECT: Safety Edge
Bidders are hereby advised that the Shoulder Wedge (Safety Edge) specified in Section 401,
Asphalt Pavements, shall only apply to the top two (2) lifts of asphalt. Open Graded Friction
Courses (OGFC) are not to be considered a lift as it pertains to safety edge. Attached is a
drawing showing the safety edge. Note that the shoulder dimensions in the bottom two drawings
will be less than three feet (3').
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MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SECTION 904 - NOTICE TO BIDDERS NO. 296 CODE: (SP)
DATE: 07/25/2017
SUBJECT: Reduced Speed Limit Signs
Bidders are advised that when the plans or contract documents require the speed limit on a project
to be reduced, the Contractor shall begin work within 48 hours of installing the reduced speed limit
signs. Should the Contractor not start work or have no plans to start work within 48 hours of
installing the signs, the reduced speed limit signs shall be covered and existing speed limit signs
uncovered.
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