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The Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission is seeking bids for the Hutchinson and Hangar 1 Paving Project (No. AP2502) located at Stennis International Airpark in Mississippi. The procurement involves comprehensive infrastructure rehabilitation, specifically targeting a hangar driveway and parking lot improvements through cold milling, asphalt overlay, subgrade excavation, crushed stone installation, and pavement markings. Bidders must possess a current Mississippi Certificate of Responsibility and include their certification number with their submission. The project requires completion within 30 consecutive calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500.00 per calendar day for late completion. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 25, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at the Commission's Administration Building, and sealed bids are due by 10:00 A.M. Local Time on April 4, 2025, to be submitted at 14054 Fred & Al Key Road, Kiln, Mississippi 39556. Technical questions should be directed to Alex Davis at Neel-Schaffer, Inc., and bid documents must be purchased (non-refundable) through www.portairspacework.com.

The procurement encourages participation from minority and women's business enterprises, maintaining an Equal Opportunity Employer status. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond with their proposal, and the successful contractor must provide 100% payment and performance bonds. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves significant infrastructure improvements at an airport facility. The Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids, providing flexibility in the procurement process. Prospective contractors should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the specified requirements, including certification, bonding, and project completion timelines. The procurement appears focused on creating opportunities for diverse contractors while maintaining high standards of project execution and professional qualifications.