Invitation for Bids to for Ocean Springs Harbor Project.

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is soliciting sealed bids for the Ocean Springs Harbor Project under solicitation number 3160008290. This project requires a contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment for construction and installation work at Ocean Springs Harbor, including the installation of bulkheads, finger piers, boardwalks, and electrical infrastructure such as three Lighthouse Dock Power Pedestals and a light pole. The contract is a lump sum agreement with a performance period starting upon a Notice to Proceed in November 2026 and concluding by June 30, 2027. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. CST on November 17, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Responsibility is determined by a selection committee using a scoring system where bidders must exceed 70 points based on relevant experience, commercial working knowledge, and capacity for performance. Contractors are required to implement a rigorous three-phase quality control system and adhere to the Build America, Buy America Act, local building codes, and Mississippi state law. Bidders must provide certifications regarding non-collusion, the absence of contingent fees, and a clean record regarding debarment and criminal fraud within the last three years. Post-award requirements include the submission of a Contractor Quality Control Plan and a detailed Schedule of Values.