DMR Staging Site Material Deployment

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is soliciting bids for the deployment of concrete culverts and utility poles from its staging site in Gulfport to artificial reef zones located 20–26 miles south of Pascagoula, Mississippi. The work involves loading, transporting, and offloading materials via barge to designated reef complexes, with operations restricted to weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., and subject to suspension during Small Craft Advisories or unsafe weather. The contractor must ensure compliance with OSHA and U.S. Coast Guard safety standards, adhere to the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) funding requirements, and follow federal and state regulations including the Build America, Buy America Act, Clean Water Act, and 2 C.F.R. Part 200. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) agreement with an initial one-year term and the possibility of one-year renewals, with award going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation model. Responsiveness is determined by full compliance with all solicitation requirements, while responsibility is assessed through a reference scoring system requiring a minimum of 7 out of 8 points from two professional references. Bidders must submit completed forms via the MAGIC Portal by June 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST, or via sealed paper delivery to the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration in Jackson. Required submissions include the Bid Cover Form, Bid Form, and Bidder’s Checklist, with no amendments permitted to the provided templates. Invoices must reference the contract and purchase order numbers and be submitted either by mail to Biloxi or electronically to [email hidden]. The government retains the authority to inspect and accept deliverables at the reef sites, with final approval resting with MDMR staff. Special compliance requirements include adherence to federal transparency and accountability laws, prohibition of contingent fees and gratuities, certification of non-debarment and independent pricing, and maintenance of workers’ compensation and general liability insurance. No performance or payment bonds are required, but contractor personnel are subject to MDMR approval, and all records must be retained for five years. The contractor must also comply with federal prohibitions on trafficking, kickbacks, and the use of certain telecommunications equipment, and ensure all bid information is subject to public disclosure under Mississippi’s public records laws.