43-20251217114103 Gulfport

The City of Gulfport, located in Harrison County, Mississippi, is seeking sealed bids for a Term Contract specifically for Group C2A - Culvert and Ram Neck Piping. The procurement opportunity requires vendors to submit comprehensive bids for these specialized piping services, with submission deadlines set for January 12, 2026, at 10:00 am local time. Bids can be submitted either in person at the Office of Procurement (1422 23rd Ave, 2nd Floor) or online through www.gulfportmsbids.com. Potential bidders must thoroughly review and comply with all specifications, which are available electronically by contacting jversiga@gulfport-ms.gov. The city will evaluate submissions based on a "lowest and best" bid criteria, reserving the right to accept bids by individual items or groups and to reject any proposals deemed not in the city's best interest. All questions regarding the bid must be submitted via email no later than January 5, 2026, and bidders are prohibited from withdrawing their bids within sixty days after the bid opening date.

The City of Gulfport actively encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises (MBE/WBE), soliciting them as prime contractors and subcontractors for equipment, material, and supply needs. The procurement process mandates strict adherence to the city's non-discrimination policy, which prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, or handicap. Direct communication with city employees, GRC Commissioners, Administration, or City Council regarding the proposal is strictly forbidden and will result in automatic disqualification. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the term contract suggests an ongoing procurement opportunity for culvert and ram neck piping services. The bid opening advertisements were published on December 17, 2025, and December 24, 2025, providing potential vendors ample time to prepare and submit comprehensive proposals that meet the city's technical and procedural requirements.