Mississippi State Port Authority
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Mississippi State Port Authority.
- Buyer type:
- State Agency
- Location:
- Gulfport, MS
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Mississippi State Port Authority.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Gulfport
County
The county where this buyer is located.
Harrison
Address
Physical address of this buyer.
2510 14th St. Suite 1450
Phone Number
Contact phone number for this buyer.
(228) 865-4300
Zip Code
Postal code for this buyer's location.
39501
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Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Mississippi State Port Authority
The Board discussed and approved various financial disbursements, including payments for insurance, utility services, and operational supplies. Action items included the approval of port user licenses and several progress payments for engineering and design firms. The Board authorized contract amendments and modifications, specifically regarding the MP Design Group contract, work orders for repairs to port infrastructure such as the West Pier security gates and Shed 16, and miscellaneous painting projects. Additionally, the Board approved a contract with Twin L Construction, Inc. for repainting work and adopted the functional operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Updates were provided on engineering projects, maritime operational metrics, and the status of the Port Infrastructure Development Program and the channel deepening initiative. The meeting concluded with an executive session regarding litigation and business leasing.
The board discussed and approved several financial and administrative items, including disbursements, travel requests, and port user licenses. Key actions included the approval of progress payments for various engineering projects, contract modifications for project close-outs and fund deobligations, and a new professional services agreement with MP Design Group. The board also approved the 2028 LBO Budget and a lease amendment for Chiquita Fresh North America. Operational reports were presented regarding maritime activity and engineering projects, and updates were provided on the Deepening and Widening Project. An executive session was held to discuss legal, real estate, and personnel matters.
The board addressed various administrative and operational matters. Approvals were granted for staff travel, payment of numerous invoices and disbursements, and the renewal of port user licenses. The commissioners authorized several progress payments to contractors and engineering firms. Key business items included amendments to existing engineering contracts, approval of work orders for design services on infrastructure projects, and the authorization to advertise bids for a new technology center and trash disposal services. Operational reports were presented, and the board entered an executive session regarding real estate before adopting a resolution to renew the office lease with Hancock Whitney Bank.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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