175-20251110123223 Diamondhead

The City of Diamondhead, Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of the Jourdan River Boardwalk project located in Hancock County. This procurement is a public works construction contract primarily focused on developing a lighted boardwalk with nature observatory platforms. Sealed bids will be accepted until Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 10:00 am local time, to be publicly opened and read aloud at the City of Diamondhead's municipal offices. Bidding documents are available through https://www.diamondheadbids.com/ in hard copy or digital download formats, and can be examined at the City of Diamondhead and Chiniche Engineering & Surveying during business hours. Bidders must submit standard forms provided in the contract documents and include a Certified Check or Bidder's Bond representing five percent of the total bid price as bid security. All bid interpretations and questions should be directed to the project manager at Chiniche Engineering & Surveying via email at nancyh@chiniche.com, with bidders required to include an acknowledged received copy of all issued Addenda.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with all Federal, State, and Local Regulations and Codes, and the successful contractor will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds each representing one hundred percent of the contract amount. Bids cannot be withdrawn within 90 days after the bid opening without the Owner's consent, and the City of Diamondhead reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informalities. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the requirement for performance and payment bonds suggests a substantial project investment. Potential bidders must demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards and possess the technical capabilities to construct a specialized boardwalk infrastructure with integrated lighting and observatory platforms. The project appears to be a public infrastructure development aimed at enhancing recreational and environmental access in the Diamondhead area.