The project includes, but is not limited to, replacement of pier decking, wooden stringers, caps, metal roofing, roofing structure, wooden handrail, and hardware, along with installing riprap along the jetty. All questions regarding this bid must be submitted in writing to Nathan Long, El via email at nathan@ccellc.us or by mail to 2300 14th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501 and must be received by the end of business 5:00 p.m. CST, Wednesday, October 3, 2024. Questions submitted after this date will not be considered. The City is NOT responsible for bids which are mailed to the wrong address or which arrive in the mail after the designated bid opening time. Bids may be delivered in person to the Office of Procurement prior to the bid opening at the time, date and location listed above. The project will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder. However, the City of Gulfport reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or to waive any informality. The successful bidder must adhere to the City's policy concerning non-discrimination without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin or handicap. All regulations pertaining to federally funded projects apply. Minority and women's business enterprises are solicited to bid on this contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities and equipment, material and/or supply needs. All bidders must make positive efforts to use small and minority owned business and women business enterprises. For bids exceeding $50,000.00, Bidder must indicate his Certificate of Responsibility Number on the outside of sealed proposal as required by Mississippi Law. Effective July 1,2010; Per MS Code 31-3-21(3); any bid submitted by a nonresident contractor which does not include the nonresident contractor's current state law pertaining to such state's treatment of nonresident contractors, shall be rejected and not considered for award. If no such law exists in the nonresident contractor's state, then the non-resident contractor may provide a statement to that effect. No bidder may withdraw his bid within ninety (90) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Direct contact with any City employee, GRC Commissioners, including Administration and City Council, on the subject of this proposal is strictly forbidden. Violation of this paragraph will result in disqualification of your submission.