Mississippi Procurement Portal #3160008295

Barge or vessel service to transport and deploy concrete materials for Mississippi artificial reefs

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is seeking a contractor to transport and deploy concrete materials for artificial reefs off the Mississippi coast. - Government buyer: Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR), through the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration’s Office of Statewide Strategic Sourcing. - Requested service: Load MDMR-selected concrete materials at its Gulfport staging site, transport them by contractor-supplied barge or vessel, and deploy them at designated sites in Mississippi Reef Complexes 1 and 2, approximately 20–26 miles south of Pascagoula. - Materials include concrete culverts, poles, manholes, box covers, and modules. Culverts are approximately 3–5 feet in diameter and 4–8 feet long; poles are approximately 25–35 feet long and 12 inches in diameter. The solicitation does not specify quantities. - The contractor must provide labor and equipment, coordinate the deployment strategy with MDMR and obtain approval, retrieve debris expelled during deployment, and remove and dispose of obstructive debris at the staging site. - Work is limited to specified weekday hours and must not take place during Small Craft Advisories or more hazardous conditions. Pricing is per ton, measured by an independent marine surveyor; no price or maximum contract amount is stated. - OEMs and commercial vendors are not named. MDMR supplies the reef materials; the contractor supplies the barge or vessel and related services.

Description

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources seeks bids from qualified contractors to load, transport, and deploy concrete material by barge or vessel from its staging site in Gulfport to predetermined reef sites approximately 20–26 miles south of Pascagoula. The materials include concrete culverts, poles, manholes, box covers, and modules, with specific materials and deployment methods determined in coordination with MDMR. The work is intended to create new reefs or replenish existing artificial reefs. Bids are due November 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.

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