Mill & Overlay approximately 3.5 miles of US 45 from the beginning of the 4-Lane divided section to just north of the SR 145 junction, known as State Project No. SP-0002-05(091) / 109759301 in Monroe County. The attention of bidders is directed to the predetermined minimum wage rate set by the U. S. Department of Labor under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Mississippi Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, age, disability, religion or national origin in consideration for an award.