1403-20250820170657 Pascagoula

The City of Pascagoula, Mississippi, is seeking sealed or electronic bids for the Beach Park Pier Improvements, Phase 1 Project, located in Jasper County. This procurement is a public works project involving comprehensive pier renovation, including handrail demolition and replacement, decking removal, and electrical system updates. The project will require a single prime contractor to complete unit price-based work, with potential additive alternate bid items. Bidding documents are available from Brown, Mitchell & Alexander, Inc. for $125 (hard copy) or $75 (CD), obtainable through the city's bid website. Sealed bids must be submitted by September 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. local time to Pascagoula City Hall, with a mandatory bid security of 5% of the total bid price via certified check or bidder's bond. Contractors bidding on projects exceeding $50,000 must provide their Certificate of Responsibility Number, and the bid will be subject to a 60-day withdrawal prohibition.

The procurement appears open to all qualified contractors, with specific requirements for non-resident contractors to disclose their home state's treatment of out-of-state bidders. Successful bidders will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds, each covering 100% of the contract amount. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation, standard municipal procurement practices often include provisions for minority or small business participation. The city reserves the right to waive informalities or reject any or all bids, providing flexibility in the selection process. The project will be published for bid solicitation on August 24, 2025, and August 31, 2025, with electronic bids required in PDF format and secured with a bid bond. Though a precise budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the pier improvements suggests a substantial municipal infrastructure investment.