370-20260612144503 Gulfport

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport, Mississippi, is requesting sealed statements of qualifications for complete architectural and engineering services to design and oversee construction of dormitories and classrooms at IMMS's Center for Marine Education and Research, with statements due July 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CST.

Contractors must make positive efforts to utilize small, minority-owned, and women-owned business enterprises as required under 2 C.F.R. 200.321. Minority and women's business enterprises are solicited and encouraged to submit qualifications and explore subcontracting opportunities.

The scope encompasses comprehensive architectural design services including design surveys, preliminary and final design phases, plans and specifications preparation, construction administration, and construction inspection. Additional services include permitting support, preparation of opinions of probable cost with updates, preparation of contract documents, issuance of addenda, evaluation of substitutes, bid opening attendance, bid review and tabulation, contractor invoice review and approval, change order review and preparation, shop drawing review, record drawing provision, and resident inspection services. Submissions must include qualifications, experience, and capacity for performance documentation, with identification of the primary contact person and the individual responsible for rendering services if selected.

The project is located in Gulfport, Mississippi. Contract funding may come in whole or in part through grant funding 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.

Information packets are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 10801 Dolphin Lane, Gulfport, MS 39503. Inquiries should be directed to Mr. Luqman Ahmad at (228) 896-9182 or support@imms.org. Statements must be submitted to MPTAP via upload at https://agencybidbank.mississippi.org/.