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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
GENERAL NOTICE
The Hancock County Water and Sewer District (Owner) is requesting Bids for the
construction of the following Project:
Port Bienville Water Distribution Improvements
Separate sealed bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Hancock
County Water and Sewer District office located at 7040 Stennis Airport Road, Kiln, MS
39556, until Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. local time. At that time, all bids
received will be publicly opened and the bid amount read aloud.
The work included in the Contract shall consist primarily of Construction of the
following items:
Installation of approximately 4 miles of water distribution line, valves, fire
hydrants, and connection of existing customers
OBTAINING THE BIDDING DOCUMENTS
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following
designated website:
www.hcwsdbids.com
Plans and Specifications are being made available via hard copy or digital download.
Plan Holders are required to log-in or register for an account to view or order bid
documents at www.hcwsdbids.com. Bid documents are non-refundable and must be
purchased through the website. Questions regarding website registration and online
orders are to contact the Plan House at (228) 248-0181. No partial sets of drawings or
project manuals will be issued. No contract documents (hard copies or electronic copies)
will be issued to Contractors within twenty-four (24) hours of the time indicated above
for receiving bids.
The Issuing Offices for the Bidding Documents are:
Hancock County Water & Sewer District
7040 Stennis Airport Road
Kiln, MS 39556
Chiniche Engineering & Surveying
407 Hwy 90
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Offices on
Monday-Thursday between 8:00am-5:00pm and Friday 8:00am-12:00pm CST.
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
Bids must be submitted upon the standard forms contained within these contract
documents furnished by Engineer, noted in the Information for Bidders. Each bid shall
be accompanied by a Certified Check on a solvent bank or a Bidder’s Bond issued by a
Surety Company licensed to operate in the State of Mississippi, in the amount of five
percent (5%) of the total bid price, payable to the owner as bid security. Bidders shall
also submit a current financial statement, if requested by the Owner. The successful
bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond each in the
amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount.
The required documents shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and the outside of the
envelope shall be marked plainly as: Port Bienville Water Distribution
Improvements and the Certificate of Responsibility Number.
Bids shall be deposited with the Hancock County Water and Sewer District, 7040
Stennis Airport Road, Kiln, MS 39556, or for those interested, bids can be submitted at
www.hcwsdbids.com under the project page, prior to the hour and date designated
above. No oral, telegraphic, telephonic, or e-mail proposals shall be considered. All
interpretations of drawings and specifications shall be directed to Christina Shurley at
Chiniche Engineering and Surveying by email to: christina@chiniche.com. An
acknowledged received copy of all Addenda issued by the Engineer via Plan House must
be included with the bid proposal. No bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days
after the date of actual bid opening without Owner’s consent. The Owner reserves the
right to reject any or all bids and to waive any or all informalities.
Work to be performed shall be in accordance with all Federal, State and Local
Regulations and Codes.
Approved by the order of the Hancock County Water and Sewer District Board of
Directors, this January 22, 2026.
PUBLISH:
1st Advertisement Date: February 5, 2026
2nd Advertisement Date: February 12, 2026
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