LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Executive Director of the Harrison County Utility Authority will receive bids at 10271 Express Drive, Gulfport, MS, in the Board Meeting Room, until 10:00 a.m., June 1, 2026. Then, at said office, bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately following the submittal deadline. It is strongly encouraged that any interested parties attend the pre-bid meeting being held at 13762 Washington Ave. Gulfport, MS, at 10:00 a.m., May 22, 2026. There will be a site visit for all prospective bidders and suppliers. Scope of Work: Provide all labor and equipment needed to remove and dispose of Anaerobic sludge from one digester located at the South Gulfport Wastewater Treatment Facility at 13762 Washington Ave., Gulfport, MS 39507. The digester is 54 feet in diameter with a total depth of 31 feet. The contractor will cooperate with the plant manager in continuing plant operation while this work proceeds. This project will be classified as Confined Space and all OSCA requirements will have to be followed. Two (2) digesters will remain in operation while the contractor is removing the sludge from one digester. Documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications, are on file at the Office of Harrison County Utility Authority, Gulfport, Mississippi. Official bid documents can also be downloaded from www.hcua-msbids.com or www.phbidding.com. Electronic bids can be submitted at www.hcua-msbids.com. Bidder will be liable for any and all costs related to downloading electronic files, ordering hard copies, or costs otherwise related to obtaining documents and / or submitting bids. Any questions regarding the electronic bidding service should be directed to Planhouse Bidding Group at 662-407-0193, all other questions should be sent by email to Marie Ostrander at mostrander@hcua-ms.us or to Bart Clover at bclover@hcua-ms.us. The Harrison County Utility Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and waive technicalities if deemed to be in the best interest of the Utility Authority. John Wilson, P.E. Executive Director Publish: 4/29/2026 5/10/2026 IPL0335495 Apr 29,May 10 2026