HARRISON COUNTY Development Commission Invitation to Provide Rail Service Operations (Release date June 21, 2026) Short Line Rail Service Operator for the Harrison County Development Commission Physical Address: 12281 Intraplex Parkway, Gulfport, MS 39503 Mailing Address: PO Box 6278, Gulfport, MS 39506 Contact for Additional Information or Questions Bill Lavers, Executive Director 228-896-5020 / email: blavers@mscoast.org About Harrison County Development Commission The Harrison County Development Commission is the lead economic development agency for Harrison County, Mississippi and provides growth opportunities for new companies, expanding companies and entrepreneurs by delivering high quality services and sites to local, regional, national and international businesses. Harrison County is centrally located on the Gulf of Mexico and Interstate 10 corridor, between Louisiana and Alabama; the coastal region has a strong, diversified economy with an extensive range of amenities. Mission Seeking a specialized, experienced company to operate short line rail service for the Harrison County Development Commission. Please respond in detail with a business plan to accomplish the items below. Manage, operate and maintain the line Maximize economic impact to the County Market appropriately to both existing and new businesses Identify new development opportunities Phase Development All phases are mutually interchangeable. Rank in order of importance then provide potential business opportunities for each phase. Phase 1: Seaway Phase 2: North Harrison County Industrial Complex Harrison County Development Commission • June 21, 2026 Submittal Requirements Firm history, qualifications, legal business status, representative(s) contact information State in which firm incorporated or in the individual domiciled Financial capability and financial contribution as an offset to operating concession Experience working with CPKC and CSX Maintenance and Marketing plans Provide copy of insurance Unique characteristics or differentiators that sets your company apart Fee structure Cost breakdown based on your analysis of the Commission's situation Lease drafts with terms and or other operating agreements you would propose Submittal Deadline and Contact Due no later than July 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. CST to Collin Caranna , email: ccaranna@mscoast.org This is an invitation to provide services. To the extent allowed by law, all information submitted by each entity will be held in confidence. The final decision rests on the full approval of the Harrison County Development Commission and the Harrison County Board of Supervisors. The Development Commission reserves the right at any time to not select any proposal and the Commission will ultimately select a provider based on the totality of the proposal. Harrison County Development Commission • June 21, 2026 IPL0351416 Jun 21,28,Jul 5 2026