152-20250723075812 Pascagoula

The City of Pascagoula, Mississippi is seeking electronic or sealed bids for the Pascagoula Fire Hydrant Replacement project, located in Jasper County. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for infrastructure improvements involving the replacement of fire hydrants at various locations and the installation of hydrant isolation valves to facilitate future maintenance. Bid documents are available for purchase at $150 per paper copy or $75 per compact disc, with bids due by 2:00 p.m. local time on August 28, 2025. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond or cash/certified/cashier's check for at least 5% of the bid amount and must possess a current Certificate of Responsibility issued by the State Board of Public Contractors. The City will evaluate bids based on determining the lowest responsible and responsive qualified bidder, with the owner conducting an investigation of the bidder's performance record and ability to complete the specified work.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide a 100% Performance Bond and 100% Payment Bond as part of the bid requirements. While no incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, the project involves critical municipal infrastructure upgrades. The City reserves the right to reject any bids, waive informalities, and cancel the bid process at any time. Although a specific contract value is not disclosed, the requirement for bid bonds and performance bonds suggests a substantial project investment. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete bid documentation and be prepared to demonstrate technical capabilities, financial stability, and prior experience with municipal infrastructure replacement projects.