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Harrison County School District Board of Education is requesting sealed bids for artificial turf and drainage system installation in the courtyard at Harrison Central High School, 15600 School Road, Gulfport, Mississippi, with bids due October 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

The project encompasses approximately 10,000 square feet and requires furnishing all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, transportation, permits, disposal, and incidentals for complete installation. The turf specification calls for STR or approved equal product in Field/Apple color with a nominal pile height of 1 inch. Bidders must demonstrate successful experience installing comparable artificial turf and drainage projects and provide at least three references for similar projects completed within the last five years. All bidders must comply with employment eligibility verification requirements, including E-Verify registration and Form I-9 completion.

The target construction duration is 30 calendar days from notice to proceed, weather permitting and subject to material availability. The contractor shall provide at least a one-year workmanship warranty unless a longer period is offered. The contract will begin upon board approval and notice to proceed and will continue through final acceptance, warranty obligations, and completion of all closeout requirements.

Award will be made to the lowest and best responsive and responsible bidder whose proposal meets specifications and is determined to be in the district's best interest, subject to available local, state, or federal appropriations. The bid form requires line-item pricing for mobilization and project administration, removal and disposal of existing materials, complete drainage system installation, subgrade preparation and aggregate base, artificial turf materials and installation, edges, seams, anchoring and accessories, cleanup and restoration, and permits, fees, bonds, shipping and other costs.

Site visits are recommended and may be scheduled by contacting Jason King or Dr. Michael Weaver at 228-539-6500. Board recommendation is scheduled for October 26, 2026, and notification of bid award is scheduled for October 27, 2026. Sealed proposals must be submitted to the Office of the Superintendent of Education, 11072 Highway 49, Gulfport, MS 39503.