Mississippi Procurement Portal #3170036489

Professional Services for Coastal Waterways Inventory and Dredging Needs Assessment in Mississippi Gulf Coast

SMPDD is seeking qualified firms to deliver professional services for a comprehensive coastal waterways inventory and dredging needs assessment across Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson Counties in Mississippi. - Government Buyer: - Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District, Inc. (SMPDD) - Project covers non-federal waterways in Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson Counties - Services Requested: - Comprehensive inventory of coastal waterways using hydrographic surveying - Development of a geospatial (GIS) inventory compatible with ESRI software - Assessment of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) and management needs - Evaluation of maintenance dredging requirements for existing channels - Preparation and coordination for ten-year maintenance dredging permits - Authorization for at least three SAV mitigation sites - Project management and environmental permitting support - Deliverables: - GIS-based inventory (ESRI-compatible) - Final report summarizing findings and recommendations - Approved permits for maintenance dredging and SAV mitigation sites - All work products in editable formats (Microsoft Suite, Adobe PDF, ESRI) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with 2 CFR 200 and Build America Buy America Act - Demonstrated expertise in hydrographic surveying, GIS, environmental permitting, SAV assessment, and project management - Detailed cost breakdown, technical approach, team qualifications, relevant project experience, project schedule, and budget required in proposals - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; focus is on professional consulting and technical services

Description

The Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District, Inc. (SMPDD) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide professional services for a comprehensive coastal waterways inventory and dredging needs assessment for non-federal waterways along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The project includes evaluating existing channel conditions, identifying maintenance dredging needs, developing a geospatial inventory of coastal waterways, and assisting counties in obtaining maintenance dredging permits and submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) mitigation site authorizations. The goal is to establish a coordinated maintenance dredging program for Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson Counties, including obtaining ten-year maintenance dredging permits and authorizations for at least three SAV mitigation sites. The project deliverables include a GIS-based inventory, final report, and all necessary permits and authorizations.

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