Rock and Timber Replacement

**Project was awarded to Continental Rails, Inc. in the amount of $309,271.80. The replacement of approximately 1,000 (base bid) and up to an additional 800 (all additive alternates) decaying timber ties and the regulating, surfacing, and tamping of approximately 10,600 LF (base bid) and up to an additional 4,400 LF (all additive alternates) of track in areas of need indicated on the exhibit included in the Project Manual. This work also includes but is not limited to removal and disposal of old ties, removal and reuse of existing tie plates, spikes, anchors, tamping, and other items of work as required by the Contract Documents. Work shall be completed along the mainline track outside of Port Bienville Industrial Park between MP 0.0 and 4.5. If bid is submitted by mail, the address of the Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission is "14054 Fred & Al Key Road, Kiln, MS 39556". If bid is hand-delivered, the street address of the Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission is"14054 Fred & Al Key Road, Kiln, MS 39556". When bids are submitted electronically, the same requirements for submitting sealed bids shall apply. The above general outline of features of the work does not in any way limit the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all work and furnish all plant, labor, equipment, and materials required by the specifications and the drawings referred to therein. The Contractor will commence the work required by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS within 10 calendar days after the date of the NOTICE TO PROCEED and Final Completion of the project will be obtained within 90 consecutive calendar days of the NOTICE TO PROCEED date unless the period for completion is extended otherwise by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The Contractor shall be liable for the continued assessment of liquidated damages at $1,000.00 for each calendar day that the Contractor is in default in attaining Final Completion within the time stipulated as provided herein. Completion of the project will be obtained within 90 consecutive calendar days Proposals shall be submitted in duplicate, sealed and deposited with the Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission prior to the hour and date hereinbefore designated. No bidder may withdraw its bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Each Bidder must deposit with his proposal, a Bid Bond in an amount equal to 5% (five) percent of its bid, payable to the Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission, as bid security. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Payment Bond and Performance Bond each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract amount. 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, equipment, materials and/or supply needs. The Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged and women's business enterprises will be afforded the full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. The Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities therein. Any questions that bidders might have should be directed to Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission, 14054 Fred & Al Key Road, Kiln, MS 39556, to the attention of Maureen Anderson or via email at manderson@hcphc.ms.

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Concrete, Cast-in-Place Concrete.