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The Harrison County Utility Authority (HCUA) in Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for the removal and disposal of anaerobic sludge from a single digester at the South Gulfport Wastewater Treatment Facility. The procurement requires the selected contractor to provide all necessary labor and equipment to remove and dispose of sludge from a 54-foot diameter digester with a total depth of 30 feet, with work performed in strict compliance with confined space requirements and OSHA regulations while maintaining operational status of two additional digesters at the facility. Bids will be received at 10271 Express Drive, Gulfport, Mississippi, in the Board Meeting Room until 10:00 a.m. on April 24, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. A pre-bid meeting is strongly encouraged and will be held at 13762 Washington Avenue, Gulfport, Mississippi, at 10:00 a.m. on a date to be determined. The complete bid package, including bid forms and detailed specifications, is available from the HCUA office at 10271 Express Drive, Gulfport, Mississippi, 39503, during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Interested parties may direct inquiries to David Perkins at (228) 868-8752 or dperkins@hcua-ms.us.

The procurement notice does not specify set-aside requirements, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, or restrictions on organization types eligible to bid, indicating this is an open competitive solicitation. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific technology integration requirements are identified in the available documentation. Similarly, the notice does not disclose the budget range, estimated award value, or specific pricing terms that potential bidders should anticipate. The HCUA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and waive technicalities if deemed in the authority's best interest. Prospective bidders should note the legal notice was published on March 25, 2026, and April 8, 2026, with the submission deadline of April 24, 2026.