Mississippi Procurement Portal #3160008051

MDMR seeks contractor for loading, transporting, and deploying concrete materials to artificial reef sites

This opportunity involves the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) seeking a contractor for the loading, transportation, and deployment of concrete materials to artificial reef sites in the Gulf of Mexico. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) - Office of Statewide Strategic Sourcing, Department of Finance and Administration - Products Requested: - Concrete culverts (3-5 ft diameter, 4-8 ft length) - Concrete poles (25-35 ft long, 12 in diameter) - Concrete modules for reef creation/enhancement - Barge(s) with minimum 800-ton capacity - Services Requested: - Loading, transporting, and deploying reef materials by barge - Debris collection and removal during deployment - Places of Performance: - MDMR Staging Site at 11015 Reichold Rd, Gulfport, MS - Multiple reef sites 20-26 miles south of Pascagoula, MS (Mississippi Reef Complex 1 and 2) - MDMR Office in Biloxi, MS - Unique Requirements: - Contractor must provide equipment and labor, including barge(s) meeting minimum capacity - Coordination with MDMR Artificial Reef Bureau staff for deployment methods and locations - Compliance with safety and environmental regulations - Option for site visits and submission of equipment list - Contract term is one year with option for one additional year - Deployments occur Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, excluding holidays and adverse weather - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

This solicitation is an Invitation for Bids issued by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) for the loading, transporting, and deploying of concrete material by barge from the MDMR Staging Site in Gulfport, Mississippi, to multiple reef sites located 20 to 26 miles south of Pascagoula. The materials include concrete culverts, poles, and modules, which will be used to create new reefs or enhance existing artificial reefs damaged by storms or subsidence. The contractor will collaborate with MDMR staff to determine materials, deployment methods, and exact locations to maximize habitat creation and enhancement. The bid submission deadline is June 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.

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