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The Harrison County Utility Authority (HCUA) is seeking sealed bids for the procurement of liquefied chlorine and sulfur dioxide gas for its Wastewater Treatment and Water Well Facilities. The bid solicitation covers a two-year contract period beginning October 20, 2025, with an option for a one-year extension. The procurement involves the delivery of multiple cylinder sizes, including 1-ton and 150 lb. cylinders, with an estimated annual consumption of 121 cylinders of 1-ton chlorine, 44 cylinders of 1-ton chlorine with 1200 lb. fill, 80 cylinders of 1-ton sulfur dioxide, 142 cylinders of 150 lb. chlorine, and 12 cylinders of 150 lb. sulfur dioxide. Bidders must provide comprehensive pricing that includes delivery costs and cylinder rental for all facilities. The bid requires submission of detailed pricing for each cylinder type and size, with a total annual bid price calculation. Submission of bids is due by 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the HCUA Office located at 10271 Express Drive, Gulfport, MS 39503, with electronic submissions required through the Central Bidding Website.

The contract requires bidders to demonstrate specific qualifications and capabilities, including providing a safety record for the past two years and carrying comprehensive insurance coverage (general liability, automobile liability, environmental liability, and workers' compensation). Contractors must comply with EPA and state regulations and ensure that delivery drivers are trained, hold a Commercial Driver's License, and possess hazardous material handling certification. The HCUA reserves the right to reject any bid, waive technicalities, and procure materials from alternative sources in emergency situations. All bids will remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the bid opening. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types are mentioned, the comprehensive requirements suggest a need for specialized industrial gas suppliers with robust safety and logistics capabilities. The bid does not specify a precise award value, but the estimated annual cylinder consumption and comprehensive delivery requirements indicate a significant procurement opportunity for a qualified vendor in the industrial gas supply sector.