Restoring critical coastal habitats and reinforcing storm defense systems along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Southern Contracting LLC has been awarded a $22,999,774 firm-fixed-price contract. The coastal civil works project funds comprehensive beach and dune ecosystem restoration in Bay St. Louis, supported by a mix of federal civil construction funds and local contributed funds from Hancock County Rivers and Harbors.
Contract Details: At A Glance
| Contractor: | Southern Contracting LLC |
| Award Date: | August 7, 2026 |
| Contract Value: | $22,999,774 |
| Project: | Coastwide Beach and Dune Ecosystem Restoration |
| Location: | Bay St. Louis, Mississippi |
| Contract Number: | W91278-26-C-A017 |
| Awarding District: | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District |
District Context & Mission Impact
This major coastal resilience and environmental restoration project is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District. The Mobile District manages extensive civil works, coastal storm risk management, and environmental ecosystem restoration programs across Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida. The Mississippi Gulf Coast faces continuous land loss, wave erosion, and tropical storm degradation. Restoring beach profiles and re-establishing native dune vegetation creates vital ecological habitats for coastal wildlife while serving as a natural buffer to absorb storm surge energy. Executed through a cost-sharing partnership with Hancock County Rivers and Harbors, this initiative exemplifies how federal civil works programs collaborate with local stakeholders to protect coastal infrastructure and rebuild resilient shoreline ecosystems.
Contractor Spotlight & Industry Context
Based in nearby Biloxi, Mississippi, Southern Contracting LLC is a HUBZone-certified small business contractor specializing in heavy civil construction, coastal marine work, earthmoving, and disaster recovery operations across the Gulf Coast. The competitive internet procurement generated strong interest, receiving nine proposals. Beach and dune ecosystem restoration requires specialized sand placement, grading, earthmoving equipment, and native dune vegetation planting to secure sand structures against wind and water erosion. Utilizing experienced regional contractors ensures cost-effective project execution, directly benefiting local coastal communities and habitats.
