1450-26-R-IFBD-00007-V02

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) is soliciting sealed bids through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the replacement of the Savanna Trail Boardwalk at the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (GBNERR) in Moss Point, Mississippi. The project scope encompasses demolition of approximately 1,014 linear feet of existing decking and stringers, installation of new treated wood stringers and ThruFlow Legacy XP deck panels, installation of new wheelchair bumpers, and all associated labor, materials, equipment, mobilization, and demobilization. Qualified bidders must demonstrate relevant experience through completion of at least three similar projects within the past five years, maintain satisfactory business integrity, and possess positive performance records. Evaluation will prioritize the lowest responsible and responsive bidder meeting all stated requirements. Key dates include an optional pre-bid meeting on February 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the project site located at 6005 Bayou Heron Road, Moss Point, with sealed bids due by 2:00 p.m. CST on February 24, 2026, submittable by hand delivery, mail to 1716 AJ Holloway Drive, Biloxi, Mississippi 39532, or through the MAGIC Portal. The Notice to Proceed is anticipated for March 2026, with project completion required by June 30, 2026, allowing 120 calendar days for construction.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions targeting disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the procurement documents. Bidders must obtain a current Certificate of Responsibility from the State of Mississippi and a Certificate of Good Standing from the Mississippi Secretary of State prior to submission, with nonresident contractors required to provide verification of their state's treatment of nonresident contractors. The successful contractor must register in Mississippi's MAGIC system before contract execution and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation with $1,000,000 employer's liability limits, comprehensive general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and auto liability coverage of $1,000,000. No performance, payment, or tax bonds are required. The contract will be awarded as a lump sum price determined through the competitive bid process, with payment made monthly in arrears following submittal of applications for payment, subject to a five percent retainage until the project reaches 50 percent completion and satisfactory progress, thereafter reducing to 2.5 percent, with final payment due within 45 days of invoice receipt per Mississippi law.