82-20250310104454 Hattiesburg

The state and local contract opportunity involves airport infrastructure improvements at the Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport, located in Greene County, Mississippi. The procurement is a public works project focused on replacing Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPI) and Guidance Signs for Runway 13/31, with work encompassing sawcutting, asphalt pavement removal, trenching, boring, airfield electrical installations, seeding, and mulching. The Base Bid specifically covers PAPI replacement for both runway ends, with an optional Additive Bid Alternate No. 1 for Guidance Signs replacement. The project is federally funded through the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and will require compliance with federal contracting regulations. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the airport terminal, with sealed bids due by 10:00 AM on April 14, 2025. Bidders must submit either electronically or via sealed envelope and must hold a current Certificate of Responsibility under Mississippi Law.

The contract includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 5.31%, indicating a commitment to supporting minority-owned businesses. Bidders are required to submit a 5% Bid Bond, and the successful contractor must provide 100% Performance and Payment Bonds. The City of Hattiesburg reserves the right to award the contract based on the lowest responsive bid, with flexibility to select either the Base Bid or the Base Bid plus Additive Bid Alternate No. 1, contingent on available funding and FAA approval. While no specific budget range is provided, the project is subject to various federal requirements including the Davis-Bacon Act and Buy American Preferences. Qualification criteria emphasize contractor capabilities in airport infrastructure improvements, electrical work, and compliance with federal contracting standards. The total contract time is set at 95 calendar days, suggesting a relatively compact project timeline for the airport infrastructure upgrades.