43-20251029145648 Gulfport

The City of Gulfport, Mississippi, located in Harrison County, is soliciting sealed bids for a term contract covering nine distinct product groups, including Limestone, Concrete Pipe, Culvert and Ram Neck Piping, Infield Material, Ductile or Cast-Iron Grates and Frames, Water & Sewer Line Supplies, Pre Cast Concrete Manholes, Sewage Control Panels and Pumps, and Street-Marking Signs. Bids must be submitted by December 1, 2025, at 10:00 am local time, either in person at the Office of Procurement (Hardy Building, 1422 23rd Avenue, 2nd Floor) or online at www.gulfportmsbids.com. Potential bidders are required to use the prescribed bid form provided in the specification packet, and failure to comply may result in disqualification. The city will evaluate and award bids based on the "lowest and best" criteria, reserving the right to accept bids by individual items or groups and to reject any submissions not deemed in the city's best interest. Questions regarding the bid must be emailed to jversiga@gulfport-ms.gov no later than November 24, 2025, with technical support available through Plan House Printing.

The procurement opportunity expressly solicits and encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises (MBE/WBE), inviting them to bid as prime contractors and explore subcontracting opportunities. Bidders are prohibited from direct contact with City employees, GRC Commissioners, Administration, or City Council about the proposal, with any such communication potentially resulting in disqualification. While specific award values are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the product groups suggests a significant municipal infrastructure and supply contract. The bid documents emphasize adherence to the city's nondiscrimination policy, and successful bidders must comply with this requirement. Bidders are also bound by a sixty-day bid withdrawal restriction following the opening date, ensuring stability in the procurement process. Electronic bid packages can be obtained by contacting the provided email or visiting www.gulfportmsbids.com, with additional technical support available through Plan House Printing.