44-20250423162104 hcphc

The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement issued by the Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission (HCPHC) for a runway infrastructure improvement project at Stennis International Airport. The project involves installing approximately 24,420 linear feet of perforated edge drains and non-perforated outfall laterals along 8,200 linear feet of Runway 18-36. Bidders must be properly licensed Mississippi contractors with a current Certificate of Responsibility, and the project has a strict 120-consecutive calendar day timeline to reach Substantial Completion. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 13th, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the HCPHC headquarters located at 14054 Fred and Al Key Rd, Kiln, MS 39556. Sealed or electronic bids will be accepted until 10:00 AM on May 23rd, 2025, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day and $1,500 per 15-minute interval of runway closure past the scheduled opening. Bid requirements include a 5% Bid Bond, and the successful bidder must execute a standard Contract and Agreement with 100% Performance and Payment Bonds within 10 days of award.

The contract includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 9.22% and is subject to federal funding provisions, including Buy American Preferences and Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements. Potential bidders must demonstrate compliance with federal procurement guidelines and have the technical capacity to complete complex runway drainage infrastructure work. The project jurisdictions include Hinds County and Lamar CDP in Mississippi, with funding likely coming from federal transportation infrastructure grants. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project requires strict adherence to federal and state contracting regulations. The Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities in the bidding process, indicating flexibility in vendor selection. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the complexity of the project and federal funding suggest a significant investment in airport infrastructure improvement.