Furnish and Install Rockwork / Theme Props / Fiberglass Tanks for the Ms Aquarium

All proposals must be received by the Office of Procurement,after which time they will be referred to the Selection Committee. Any submittal received after the above stated date and time will be returned unopened In addition to the above, the sealed envelope shall list the Company Name and Address. Envelopes not so marked are submitted at the risk of the Proposer and the Owner nor any of its affiliates, employees, officers, or commissioners assume any responsibility for the premature opening of same by any Owner affiliate, employee, officer, or commissioner. All inquiries shall be in writing and directed to the following office. No questions or requests for clarifications will be addressed within seven (7) business days of the due date of the proposal. Office of Procurement Attn: Connie Debenport, CPPB 1410 24th Avenue Gulfport, MS 39501 cdebenport@gulfport-ms.gov The selection committee will review each proposal based on the grading criteria as noted in the RFP package. The Owner retains the ultimate authority in making these determinations. The selection committee may develop a short list from which interviews will be scheduled and evaluation will be based ONLY on the data submitted in response to the request for proposal and such other information as the Owner may deem necessary or appropriate. Upon final selection(s) and a determination made by the Owner a written contract may be awarded to the individual(s)/firm(s) whose proposal is determined by the Owner to be the most advantageous to the project. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, in whole or in part, and to discontinue contract execution with any party at any time prior to final contract execution. Direct contact with the Owner, including but not limited to City of Gulfport employees, including the Mayor and City Council, the Owner's Board of Commissioners, or the Owner's employees or affiliates regarding the subject of this proposal is strictly forbidden. Violation of this paragraph will result in disqualification of your submission. This procurement will be paid for with grant funding from the Department of the Treasury and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality under the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast Sates Act of 2012 (RESTORE Act). Any contract resulting from this solicitation will be subject to the terms and conditions of said funding award, the RESTORE Act Financial Assistance Standard Terms and Conditions and Program-Specific Terms and Conditions, the Standard Sub-Award Terms and Conditions, the RESTORE Act, 33 U. S. C. 1321(t), Treasury Regulations 31 C. F. R. Section 34 et seq., including 31 C. F. R. Section 34, Subpart D, all applicable terms and conditions in 2 C. F. R. Part 200 (including Appen dix II to Part 200), and all other OMB circulars, executive orders or other federal laws or regulations, as applicable. An assortment of projects associated with the Mississippi Aquarium could be funded in part or in whole with Restore Acts funds and the successful bidder must comply with all federal, state, and local requirements and regulations, including but not limited to Restore Act Financial Assistance Standard Terms and Conditions and Program Specific Terms and Conditions, any special grant conditions and E-Verify. Minority and Women's business enterprises are solicited to submit a proposal and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities and equipment, material and/ or supply needs. The Owner is NOT responsible for proposals which are mailed to the wrong address or which arrive in the mail after the designated opening time. The successful proposer must adhere to the Owner's policy concerning nondiscrimination without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin or handicap. As of August 13, 2018, The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Painting and Coating, Painting.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
Division 26 -	Electrical.
Division 27 -	Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork.
Division 33 -	Utilities.