MDMR Staging Site Material Deployment

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) is seeking bids for the loading, transporting, and deploying of concrete material by barge from the MDMR Staging Site in Gulfport to multiple reef sites approximately 20-26 miles south of Pascagoula. The selected contractor will be responsible for loading material from a bulkhead onto a barge for subsequent deployment and will perform the deployment as directed by MDMR. The material will create new reefs and/or enhance existing artificial reefs in need of replenishment due to storm damage or subsidence. Key aspects of the job include: • Loading, transporting, and deploying concrete material by barge • Collaboration with MDMR staff to determine materials and deployment locations • Use of a barge with a minimum carrying capacity of 800 tons • Provision of equipment and personnel for loading, transporting, and deploying material • Compliance with OSHA and US Coast Guard requirements • Retrieval and disposal of any debris expelled during deployment