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The Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission in Mississippi is seeking bids for the construction of Site 2 Apron (Project No. AP2414), a comprehensive airport infrastructure development project. The procurement involves constructing a 420-foot by 250-foot concrete apron south of the existing North Apron adjacent to Taxilane Sierra, which includes removing and reinstalling existing edge lights, grading surrounding apron areas, and cleaning out an existing channel. Qualified contractors must possess a current Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors and submit bids electronically or via sealed proposal by February 3, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Local Time. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at the Stennis International Airport in Kiln, Mississippi. Bidders are required to include a Bid Bond equal to 5 percent of their total bid amount, payable to the Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission. The project timeline mandates that the contractor commence work within 10 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and achieve Substantial Completion within 240 consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for failing to meet the Final Completion deadline.

The Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively solicits minority and women's business enterprises (M/WBE) to bid as prime contractors and pursue subcontracting opportunities. Successful bidders will be required to furnish both a Payment Bond and Performance Bond, each representing 100 percent of the contract amount. Bid documents are available for purchase through www.portairspacework.com, with inquiries about website registration directed to Plan House Printing at (228) 248-0181. Technical questions regarding the project should be submitted to Dawn Malley at Neel-Schaffer, Inc., either by mail at 3036 Longfellow Drive, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520, or via email at dawn.malley@neel-schaffer.com. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive bonding requirements and project scope suggest a significant infrastructure investment for the Hancock County region. The procurement appears focused on expanding and improving airport infrastructure with opportunities for diverse business participation.