MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES Invitation for Bids The Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Office of Statewide Strategic Sourcing (OSSS) will accept sealed bids on behalf of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) until 10:00 am CDT, Tuesday, August 5, 2025, for Increasing Coastal Resilience Through Better Floodplain Management. Detailed specifications and Invitation for Bids documents may be obtained by contacting Teselyn Melton Funches, IFB Coordinator, osss@dfa.ms.gov, or at www.dmr.ms.gov and/or the Mississippi Procurement Portal at https://www.ms.gov/dfa/contract_bid_search. Bids may be submitted by hand delivery or mailed to Teselyn Melton Funches, IFB Coordinator, P O Box 267, 501 North West Street, Suite 1301-C Woolfolk Building, Jackson MS 39205, or through the MAGIC Portal at: https://www.dfa.ms.gov/mississippi-suppliersvendors no later than 10:00 am CDT, Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The bid opening will occur at 2:00 pm CDT, Tuesday, August 5, 2025. All bids should be clearly marked "Increasing Coastal Resilience Through Better Floodplain Management" and should include RFx# 3160007455, the opening date, DFA's name and address. The MDMR reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to waive any informalities. IPL0250870 Jul 2,9 2025