10782-20241106141756 Ocean Sprin

The City of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, is seeking bids for a comprehensive construction project located at 2950 Bienville Blvd, involving multiple facility and infrastructure developments. The procurement encompasses the construction of an Administration Building, Maintenance Building, small Storage Building, Fuel Tanks, Open Sided Pole Barns, Open Air Material Storage Bins, along with associated site work, paving, fencing, and supporting ancillary items. Bidders are required to submit a Bid Bond or certified check for at least 5% of the total bid amount, and bids exceeding $50,000 must include the contractor's Mississippi certificate of responsibility number. The bid submission deadline is set for 2:00 pm local time on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, with all offers remaining irrevocable for 60 days after submission. The project is partially funded by the Mississippi Development Authority through the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Program, which mandates strict compliance with program regulations and requirements. Non-resident contractors must provide documentation of their home state's current laws regarding non-resident contractor treatment.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified contractors, with specific emphasis on compliance with Mississippi state regulations and Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Program guidelines. While no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation, non-resident contractors must meet additional documentation requirements. The project is situated in Jasper County and involves significant infrastructure development, suggesting a potentially substantial project budget. Non-resident bidders will need to carefully review and comply with state-specific contracting requirements. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers, indicating a competitive bidding process with flexibility in vendor selection. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project—including multiple buildings, site work, and infrastructure elements—suggests a potentially significant investment in municipal infrastructure development.