Does the City of Pascagoula use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The City of Pascagoula may enter into state or local cooperative and intergovernmental purchasing agreements, as noted on the city's Bids and RFPs page; vendors can also reference Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration cooperative contracts for approved statewide agreements.

What procurement requirements does the City of Pascagoula publish for vendors?

City of Pascagoula's Federal Grants Procurement Policy requires vendors to clear SAM exclusion checks before award, enforces conflict-of-interest reporting to the City Manager or Mayor/City Council, and specifies bid guarantee and performance/payment bond requirements for federally funded construction contracts.

How does the City of Pascagoula approve procurement contracts and awards?

Procurement authority for the City of Pascagoula rests with the Mayor and City Council while the Purchasing Department/Contracting Officer manages daily procurement; sealed bids are received at the Council Chamber. Written bid protests go to the Contracting Officer and can escalate to the City Manager, Council, or Attorney General.

What supplier diversity programs does the City of Pascagoula use?

The City of Pascagoula follows CFR 200.321 in its Federal Grants Procurement Policy to promote participation by small, minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses and labor surplus area firms, using solicitation lists, divided procurements, and referrals to agencies like the SBA and MBDA.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Pascagoula, MS
Country:: US

City of Pascagoula RFPs

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Live Oak Avenue Drainage Improvements RFP
Posted
Sep 27, 2026
Closes
Oct 27, 2026
Project consists of installation of a new drainage system.

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Employee FTE
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Population
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source. Only realistic for proprietary utility services; otherwise proceed to formal bid.
- Coops: Coops aren’t commonly used here; for future buys, ask about Mississippi statewide contracts or national coops (Sourcewell, OMNIA, PEPPM). For IT under $50,000, use a Mississippi state or a national cooperative contract to quote and buy quickly.
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Sole Source
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- Entity: City of Pascagoula, MS
- Practice: Sole source is typically reserved for proprietary utility infrastructure/services; not a viable path for most vendors.
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- There is no evidence the City of Pascagoula uses cooperative purchasing today, but you can position these co-ops as another option.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Pascagoula

City Council of the City of Pascagoula Recessed Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council considered a resolution to approve the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CDBG Grant Agreement for the 2026 program year. Additionally, the docket of claims was reviewed and ordered.
City Council of the City of Pascagoula Recessed Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting included community recognition with a proclamation for National Constitution Week and public comments regarding annexation, speed limit signs, and maintenance issues. Planning and building public hearings were held regarding a Special Use Permit and a fence variance for a property on Orchard Avenue, both of which were tabled. The council approved the renewal of the H2O Innovations Operations and Maintenance Contract, authorized several dockets of claims and payroll, and discussed various items including drainage work, upcoming community events, trash pickup concerns, and a joint strategic planning meeting.
Pascagoula City Library Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
Date: May 18, 2026Type:

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Frequently asked questions

Where does the City of Pascagoula post bids and RFPs?

The City of Pascagoula posts public and private bids on its Purchasing Department portal (https://www.cityofpascagoula.com/475/Bids-and-RFPs), which links to https://www.cityofpascagoulabids.com; sealed bids are accepted at the Council Chamber in Pascagoula City Hall, 603 Watts Avenue.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Pascagoula?

Vendors register through the City of Pascagoula's bid portal at https://www.cityofpascagoulabids.com by creating a free planroom account to access public and private solicitations and the bid calendar; vendors on federal-award contracts must also be registered in SAM.gov prior to award.

What products and services does the City of Pascagoula procure?

The City of Pascagoula's Federal Grants Procurement Policy and Purchasing Department indicate the city procures goods, supplies, equipment and materials; construction and maintenance; consultant services including Architectural & Engineering; social services; and other professional and general services.

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City of Pascagoula RFPs

Live Oak Avenue Drainage Improvements RFP

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