13195-20241213144256 Biloxi

The City of Biloxi, Mississippi is seeking sealed bids for the Point Cadet Living Shoreline Project No. 1066, a comprehensive shoreline restoration initiative located in Harrison County. The project involves constructing a living shoreline that includes riprap sills, bulkhead installation, aquatic vegetation placement, and related environmental engineering work. Sealed bids will be accepted at the Mayor's Office, City Hall, until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, with a total project completion timeline of 150 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed. Prospective bidders must register at www.biloxiplans.com to view or purchase bid documents, with submission options including sealed envelope delivery or electronic bid submission. Contractors must meet specific requirements, including providing a 5% Proposal Guaranty through a Bid Bond, Cashier's Check, or Certified Check, and those bidding on projects equal to or exceeding $75,000 must include their Mississippi State Board of Contractors Certificate of Responsibility number.

The procurement opportunity includes several notable restrictions and provisions, particularly around material sourcing and bonding requirements. For contracts equal to or exceeding $25,000, contractors must furnish a 100% Payment and Performance Bond, while contracts under $25,000 may be paid via lump sum upon completion without bonding. The city has stipulated a preference for materials grown, produced, or manufactured in Mississippi, with a further preference for domestic over foreign-made products. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bidding process appears open to qualified contractors meeting the specified technical and financial requirements. The city reserves the right to reject any and all bids, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process. Though a specific budget range is not detailed in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the living shoreline project suggests a significant infrastructure investment for environmental restoration and coastal protection in the Biloxi area.