10455-20241220151504 Gulfport

The City of Gulfport, Mississippi, located in Harrison County, is soliciting bids for a procurement of Culvert and Ram Neck Piping (Group C2 - Concrete Pipe) through a competitive bidding process. The procurement seeks suppliers to provide various sizes of round concrete pipe (ASTM C-76, Class III with rubber gasket) ranging from 15" to 60" diameter, and concrete arch pipe (ASTM C-506, Class III with preformed mastic) ranging from 18x11 to 65x40, along with concrete flared end sections. Bidders must demonstrate the capability to deliver goods within one day and maintain sufficient vehicles for timely delivery, with all quoted prices required to include delivery to Public Works at 4050 Hewes Ave., Gulfport, MS 39507 or specified job sites within the city. The bid solicitation requires submission of sealed proposals by Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., with the contract term initially set for twelve (12) months and an option to extend for an additional twelve (12) months. Key evaluation criteria include delivery capability, compliance with specifications, and adherence to Mississippi's reciprocal preference law considerations.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it includes Mississippi's reciprocal preference law, which may provide advantages to resident contractors. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation stipulates that no price increases will be allowed during the contract term, and failure to maintain pricing could result in removal from the qualified bidders list for 24 months. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, vendors must submit bids on the provided form in sealed envelopes marked "Group C2 - Concrete Pipe" to the Purchasing Department at 1410 24th Avenue, Hardy Bldg., Gulfport, MS 39501. The procurement appears focused on establishing a reliable supply of concrete piping materials for municipal infrastructure projects, with an emphasis on prompt delivery and consistent pricing. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete solicitation document to ensure full compliance with all requirements and specifications.