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The Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission is seeking bids for a comprehensive water and sewer infrastructure project at Port Bienville Industrial Park, designated as Project No. PB2404. The procurement involves installing critical infrastructure components, including a sewer lift station, approximately 3,300 linear feet of gravity sewer main, sewer manholes, 4,800 linear feet of sewer force main, and 7,100 linear feet of water main, along with associated construction work. Bidders must possess a current Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors and submit a Bid Bond equal to 5% of their total bid amount. The project requires completion within 270 consecutive calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for any delays. Key dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for January 14, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at the Port Bienville Industrial Park Training Center, with sealed or electronic bids due by January 30, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. Local Time.

The solicitation encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises as both prime contractors and subcontractors, demonstrating a commitment to diversity in project implementation. Successful bidders will be required to provide Payment and Performance Bonds, each equal to 100% of the contract amount. Bid documents are available through www.portairspacework.com, with technical questions to be directed to Neel-Schaffer, Inc. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure project suggests a significant capital investment. The project spans jurisdictions including Harrison County and Lamar CDP, indicating a strategic infrastructure development initiative aimed at enhancing regional industrial park capabilities. Technical specifications and detailed requirements can be found in the bid documentation, which prospective contractors should carefully review to ensure complete understanding of project scope and requirements.