1450-26-R-IFBD-00010-V12

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR), in conjunction with the Office of Statewide Strategic Sourcing (OSSS), has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for staging site material deployment services. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to load, transport, and deploy concrete materials via barge from the MDMR Staging Site at 11015 Reichold Road in Gulfport, Mississippi to artificial reef sites located 20 to 26 miles south of Pascagoula within Mississippi's Reef Complex 1 and 2. The specific materials to be deployed include culverts ranging from 3 to 5 feet in diameter and 4 to 8 feet in length, poles approximately 25 to 35 feet long, and concrete modules. Minimum qualifications require bidders to possess at least one barge with a carrying capacity of 800 tons or more, provide two professional references with current contact information, and be electronically registered in Mississippi's MAGIC system prior to bid submission. Contractors must provide all equipment, personnel, supplies, and transportation at no additional cost to MDMR and maintain general liability insurance with a $1,000,000 aggregate limit and $500,000 per-occurrence limit for personal injury, bodily injury, and property damage. The contract will operate under a firm fixed-price compensation structure with invoicing permitted on a monthly basis or in 20 percent increments, with an initial one-year term and an option to renew for one additional year. Critical deadlines include site visits by May 27, 2026; question submission deadline of May 29, 2026 with answers posted by June 3, 2026; and bids due June 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST, with bid opening at 2:00 PM CST the same day, followed by an anticipated notice of intent to award on June 24, 2026 and a Public Procurement Review Board meeting on August 5, 2026.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting competition to particular types of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises. Domestic corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships must be in good standing with the Mississippi Secretary of State, while foreign entities may be required to register to transact business in the state. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available solicitation materials. The contract is funded in whole or in part by a grant from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act and is subject to extensive federal compliance requirements including environmental regulations, nondiscrimination provisions, and various federal statutes. No bonds are required. The procurement documents do not disclose specific award values or budget ranges for this solicitation.