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The City of Gulfport, located in Harrison County, Mississippi, is soliciting sealed bids for the Northwood Hills Water Main Replacement Project (Project No. 24050), a critical infrastructure improvement initiative. The procurement focuses on comprehensive water infrastructure upgrades, including installation of new water mains and fire hydrants under asphalt streets, connecting water services to new mains, abandoning old water mains, and repairing utility trenches. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 a.m. on October 3, 2025, at the Office of Procurement, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025, at the Gulfport Engineering Department located at 4050 Hewes Ave. Bidders must obtain project plans and specifications electronically through www.gulfportmsbids.com and are required to submit any questions in writing by September 26, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, with the City of Gulfport reserving the right to accept or reject any submissions. For bids exceeding $50,000, contractors must provide their Certificate of Responsibility Number.

The solicitation emphasizes opportunities for minority and women's business enterprises (MBE/WBE), encouraging their participation as prime contractors or subcontractors. Nonresident contractors must disclose their state's treatment of out-of-state bidders. Bidders are prohibited from withdrawing their bid for 90 days after the opening and are strictly forbidden from direct contact with city employees or officials regarding the proposal. All regulations pertaining to federally funded projects will apply to this procurement. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the water main replacement project suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The project's scope indicates potential complexity and technical requirements that may necessitate specialized municipal infrastructure construction expertise. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical competence, financial stability, and compliance with federal and local procurement regulations to be considered for this critical infrastructure improvement project.