175-20250922120132 Diamondhead

The City of Diamondhead, Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for the 2025-012 Canal Dredging - Rebid project, a maintenance dredging initiative focused on local canals. The procurement seeks a contractor to conduct dredging operations and transport dredged material to a designated Wolf River Beneficial Use Site. Sealed bids will be received at Diamondhead City Hall until Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 10:00 am local time, with a public bid opening and reading immediately following. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Diamondhead City Hall, with attendance recommended but not mandatory. Bidding documents are available through www.diamondheadbids.com, with plans and specifications accessible via hard copy or digital download. Bidders must submit a bid security of 5% of the total bid price and will be required to provide performance and payment bonds of 100% of the contract amount if awarded. The project may be funded through grants from the RESTORE Council and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality under the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012.

The City of Diamondhead actively encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises (MBE/WBE), seeking their involvement as prime contractors and inviting inquiries about subcontracting opportunities. All work must adhere to federal, state, and local regulations and codes. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the requirement for bid and performance bonds suggests a substantial project scope. The procurement appears open to various qualified contractors with demonstrated capabilities in marine dredging, environmental site management, and regulatory compliance. Potential bidders should carefully review the comprehensive bidding documents and be prepared to demonstrate technical expertise in canal maintenance, material transportation, and ecological site restoration. The project's potential funding through federal and state grants indicates a comprehensive approach to coastal ecosystem management and infrastructure maintenance.