DMR Staging Site Material Deployment

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is soliciting bids for the loading, transporting, and deployment of concrete materials to create artificial reefs. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, and transportation to move materials, including concrete culverts, poles, manholes, box covers, and modules, from a staging site in Gulfport, Mississippi, to multiple reef sites located 20 to 26 miles south of Pascagoula. The project focuses on the deployment of materials onto Mississippi Reef Complex 1 and 2 at locations predetermined by the agency. The period of performance is scheduled from December 3, 2026, through December 2, 2027, with an option for a one-year renewal. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who demonstrates the necessary financial resources, capacity, and past performance to complete the work. Bidders must be registered in Mississippi's Accountability System for Government Information and Collaboration (MAGIC) and submit their bids by November 16, 2026. This project is funded in part by the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act and requires strict adherence to various federal and state regulations, including the Build America, Buy America Act, the Fly America Act, and OSHA and United States Coast safety standards. Payments are processed electronically via PAYMODE, generally within 45 calendar days of receiving an approved invoice, and are contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the Mississippi State Legislature.