HANCOCK COUNTY UTILITY AUTHORITY ADVERTISEMENT - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES Sealed Proposals will be received by the Hancock County Utility Authority at 401 Gulfside Street, Waveland, MS 39576, until 2:00 p.m., May 19, 2026, for Professional Legal Services, as described below: Legal services for work related to the Springwood Sewer Collection System Project for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Water Quality Improvement Program with funding made available pursuant to the Direct Component of the RESTORE Act. The project will provide for the construction of a central sanitary wastewater collection system, the decommissioning of residential septic systems and the establishment of connections from the included residences to the newly constructed wastewater collection system. Legal services will include services associated with obtaining easements and/or right-of-entries from property owners and all legal services components relative to the Sub-Award Agreement with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and the associated requirements of the RESTORE ACT. Information Packets will be located at the address listed above, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Firms/Individuals should submit proposals in accordance with the Information Packet. Firms/Individuals must submit the name of the primary contact person and the person within the firm (if applicable) who shall be the Owner's contact and party primarily responsible for rendering services, if selected. Any contract awarded under this solicitation may be paid for in whole or in part with grant funding from the RESTORE Council and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality under the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012 (RESTORE Act). Minority and women's business enterprises are solicited to submit a proposal and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities. When subcontracting, all potential contractors must make positive efforts to use small and minority owned business and women business enterprises. See 2. C. F. R. §200.321. If you have any questions concerning the Request for Proposals, please call Hancock County Utility Authority office at (228) 467-3702. IPL0331009 Apr 23,30 2026