13373-20241209144920 HCPHC

The Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission is seeking electronic or sealed bids for Rail Maintenance Project No. RR2501, located at Port Bienville Industrial Park in Mississippi. The procurement involves comprehensive rail infrastructure improvements, including subgrade repairs, grade adjustments within a storage yard, replacing timber ties with either timber or steel ties, and replacing 115# rail. Bidders must possess a current Mississippi Certificate of Responsibility and submit a Bid Bond equal to 5% of their total bid amount. The project requires complete execution within 90 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed, with work scheduled to commence within 10 calendar days of that notice. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. at the Port Bienville Industrial Park Training Center, and sealed bids are due by January 16, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. local time. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day will be assessed for any delays beyond the specified completion date.

The solicitation encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises, indicating a commitment to diverse contractor involvement. Successful bidders will be required to provide Payment and Performance Bonds covering 100% of the contract value. Bid documents are available for purchase through www.portairspacework.com, and submitted bids cannot be withdrawn for 60 days following the bid opening. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the complexity of the rail maintenance project suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and the project appears to be a standalone infrastructure improvement initiative. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the specified requirements, including the mandatory qualifications and bonding provisions.