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The Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission in Mississippi is issuing an Advertisement for Bids for the Washdown Rack and Drainage Improvements project. The project generally consists of the installation of a new waterline at Stennis International Airport to serve an existing washdown rack and the installation of drainage improvements along Fred & Al Key Road. Sealed or electronic bids will be received by the Commission until 10:00 AM on May 3, 2024, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. A pre-bid meeting will be held on April 23, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Commission's administrative building. The successful bidder must commence work within 10 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and will be required to obtain Substantial Completion within 30 consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for any delays in Final Completion. Bidders must be qualified under Mississippi law and include their current Mississippi Certificate of Responsibility Number with their bid. The bid documents can be accessed and purchased through the Commission's online plan room at www.portairspacework.com. A 5% bid bond is required with each proposal, and the successful bidder will be required to provide 100% payment and performance bonds.

Minority and women-owned business enterprises are encouraged to bid and inquire about potential subcontracting opportunities. The Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities. No specific budget range or incumbent vendors were provided in the information given.