43-20250616082009 Gulfport

The City of Gulfport, located in Harrison County, Mississippi, is conducting a multi-step procurement process to acquire four (4) Tier 4 Generators through a competitive bidding methodology authorized under MS Code 31-7-13 and House Bill 1109. The procurement will utilize a Reverse Auction approach, with unpriced technical proposals due on July 9, 2025, before 10:00 AM at the Jones Building, with electronic submissions also accepted through www.gulfportmsbids.com. In Phase One, proposals will be evaluated for technical acceptability based on pre-determined criteria, and only technically acceptable bidders will be invited to participate in Phase Two, which involves providing priced bids. The Electronic Reverse Auction is scheduled for July 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with the City reserving the right to extend the auction date if necessary. Potential vendors must carefully review specifications and follow detailed submission requirements, and can contact PH Bidding Group at 662-407-0195 for questions about the electronic submittal or reverse auction process.

The City of Gulfport emphasizes equal opportunity and ensures that minority business enterprises will have full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination based on race, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin. The procurement process includes provisions to support disadvantaged enterprises and promote inclusive bidding. While specific award values are not explicitly stated in the documentation, the procurement is for four generators, suggesting a moderate-scale municipal equipment acquisition. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and select the bid deemed most advantageous to the city. Interested equipment dealers must demonstrate technical capability to provide Tier 4 Generators that meet the city's specifications, with the final selection based on a comprehensive evaluation of technical merit and pricing during the reverse auction process.