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The Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission is soliciting sealed bids for warehouse canopy repairs at the Port Bienville Industrial Park in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. This procurement involves comprehensive repairs and renovations to canopies at Warehouse 1 and Warehouse 2, including removal and replacement of canopies and associated components, painting of existing steel members and door frames, and replacement of two exterior canopy columns with miscellaneous related work. Successful bidders must possess a current Mississippi Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors and submit a Bid Bond equal to 5 percent of the bid amount. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Port Bienville Industrial Park, David N. McDonald Business Center, 3060 Port and Harbor Drive, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Sealed bids must be received by 10:00 A.M. Local Time on May 28, 2026, through mail, hand delivery, or electronic submission at www.portairspacework.com. The contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and achieve Substantial Completion within 45 consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,000 per calendar day for delays beyond the specified completion date. Contract documents are available through www.portairspacework.com and must be purchased through Plan House Printing at (228) 248-0181, with questions directed to Neel-Schaffer, Inc., attention Dawn Malley, at dawn.malley@neel-schaffer.com.

The Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission actively solicits minority and women's business enterprises as both prime contractors and subcontractors, demonstrating a commitment to inclusive procurement practices. The successful contractor will be required to furnish both a Payment Bond and Performance Bond, each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract amount. Bids may not be withdrawn within 60 days after opening, and the Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any irregularities. No incumbent vendors or existing contractor information is specified in the solicitation materials. The contract value and budget range are not disclosed in the available documentation, though prospective bidders should note that bid bond requirements are set at 5 percent of the bid amount, suggesting the project scope warrants competitive bidding from qualified construction firms.