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The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement by the Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission for the Hutchinson and Hangar 1 Paving Project (No. AP2502) located at Stennis International Airpark in Mississippi. The project involves comprehensive infrastructure rehabilitation, specifically targeting a hangar driveway and parking lot improvements through cold milling, asphalt overlay, subgrade excavation, crushed stone laying, and pavement marking. Bidders must submit proposals by 10:00 A.M. Local Time on April 4, 2025, at 14054 Fred & Al Key Road, Kiln, Mississippi. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 25, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at the Commission's Administration Building. Contractors must possess a current Mississippi Certificate of Responsibility and include their certification number with their bid. The project requires completion within 30 consecutive calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500.00 per calendar day for any delays.

The procurement encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises as prime contractors or subcontractors. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond, and the successful contractor must provide 100% performance and payment bonds. Bid documents are available through www.portairspacework.com and must be purchased (non-refundable). Technical questions should be directed to Neel-Schaffer, Inc. at their Bay St. Louis office or via email to alex.davis@neel-schaffer.com. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the paving project suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. The project's location at Stennis International Airpark indicates potential strategic importance for regional transportation and economic development infrastructure. Interested contractors should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the specified requirements and qualifications.