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Lowndes County Port Authority is requesting sealed bids for the East Bank Port Erosion Control Bank Stabilization Phase 2 project at the Lowndes County East Bank Port Facility, funded through an MDOT Multimodal Grant, with bids due October 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The scope comprises clearing, grubbing, earthwork shaping, and placement of erosion control measures at the facility. Bid documents are available electronically through www.neel-schafferplans.com; electronic bids must be submitted through the same platform. Bidders must register an account and maintain a valid email address. Faxed or telephoned bids will not be accepted.

Contractors submitting bids exceeding $50,000 must provide their Certificate of Responsibility Number on the bid and envelope; those submitting $50,000 or less must note that threshold amount on the envelope. No bidder may withdraw a bid within ninety days after opening.

The Port Authority will award to the lowest responsive bidder meeting specified needs and available funding. Non-resident bidders will be evaluated on the same basis as Mississippi contractors and must attach a copy of their home state's laws regarding treatment of non-resident contractors. The Port Authority affirmatively ensures that disadvantaged and women's business enterprises will have full opportunity to submit bids and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, or national origin.

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Lowndes County Administrative Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Suite 204, 1121 Main Street, Columbus, Mississippi. The Port Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities. Questions regarding bid documents, website registration, or electronic bidding should be directed to Plan House Printing at (662) 407-0193.