The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) is seeking bids for the furnishing and delivery of one work barge for the MDMR Shellfish Bureau. The closing date for bids is March 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. All questions and requests for clarification must be submitted by email no later than February 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, not to exceed a total contract price of $300,**** must be registered in the MAGIC system. The contract term is one year from the start date. The MDMR reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The reverse auction will be held at MDMR, **** A J Holloway Dr Biloxi, **** of intent to award will be sent to all bidders by mail and email. Work is expected to begin within 15 calendar days of receipt of a fully executed contract. The contract will be governed by the laws of the State of Mississippi. The MDMR will provide timely payment within 45 days of receiving an approved invoice. The contractor must submit a detailed invoice upon completion of the scope of work and deliverables. The MDMR is exempt from the payment of taxes. The contractor must comply with all federal laws and regulations. The contractor must not use or disclose any confidential information. The contractor must comply with all applicable laws and government regulations, including OSHA. The contractor must comply with the requirements of the trafficking victims protection act of 2000. The contractor must comply with the drug-free workplace act of 1988. The contractor must comply with the federal policy on research misconduct. The contractor must comply with the federal funding accountability and transparency act. The contractor must comply with the build america, buy america act. The contractor must comply with the whistleblower protections afforded by 41 U. S. C. 4712. The contractor must comply with all applicable requirements of all other federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies governing this program.
The bid notice states he number of calendar days in which delivery will be made after receipt of order shall be indicated in the bid specifications.
The bid notice states he mdmr will pay contractor upon satisfactory completion of the scope of work and deliverables.
The bid notice states he contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder who supplies one barge outfitted as specified at the lowest price, not to exceed a total contract price of 300, ****.
The bid notice states bidders must have prior experience furnishing outfitted barges.
The bid notice states samples of items, when requested, must be furnished free of expense, and if not destroyed in testing will, upon request, be returned at the bidders expense.
The bid notice states he protest must be filed within seven days after you know, or should have known, of the facts giving rise to your protest.
The bid notice states he contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder who supplies one barge outfitted as specified at the lowest price, not to exceed a total contract price of 300, ****.
