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The Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission (HCPHC) is seeking sealed bids for a fuel supply contract for Fiscal Year 2026, covering four specific fuel products: Regular Unleaded Gas No Lead 87 with and without ethanol, Off Road Diesel Dyed, and On Road Diesel Clear. The procurement solicits bids for bulk fuel delivery to the Port Bienville Industrial Park Fuel Farm site in Bay St. Louis, MS, with specific storage capacity requirements: 1,000 gallons for regular unleaded gas, 12,000 gallons for off-road diesel, and 560 gallons for on-road diesel. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 p.m. Local Time on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 14054 Fred and Al Key Road, Kiln, MS, with a public bid opening immediately following. The contract term will run from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with potential for two additional one-year renewals by mutual written agreement. Pricing will be based on the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) five-day average price plus the bidder's markup, with weekly price adjustments, and vendors must be prepared to install equipment within 30 days of award notification.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations mentioned in the procurement documents. Vendors must obtain necessary licenses and permits and pay applicable state, federal, and county taxes before commencing production. The bid requires vendors to provide emergency delivery within two hours during storm conditions and same-day delivery for orders placed before 11:00 a.m. Bidders cannot withdraw their bid within 45 days after the bid opening, and HCPHC reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities. While no specific budget range is provided, the contract requires comprehensive pricing that includes all delivery and service charges, with no minimum order requirements. The bid package is available online at https://www.portairspacework.com, and HCPHC will review the lowest and best unit(s) and submit a commission recommendation for approval on Monday, December 22, 2025.