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The Finance Department is overseen by the City of Pascagoula's Comptroller.
This department' handles projects within the city, purchasing, and vendor
information.
Purchasing
The purchasing department is located at 622 Delmas
Avenue. It is staffed with personnel who aid and cooperate with
all departments of the city in meeting their needs at a conservative
cost to the city. The avenue in which the purchasing process
pursues is dependent upon the dollar value of the project in question.
Quotes are requested but not mandated for supplies costing less than
$3500.00. Any project costing between $3500 and $15,000 requires
two written quotes. All projects costing over $15,000 require two
separate occasions of public advertisements. Both of these will be
appearing in the local newspaper, The Mississippi Press.
Advertisements are also sent to the Mississippi Procurement
Center. Contractors interested in the project may find out more by
contacting our
Purchasing Department or from the architectural or engineering firm
overseeing the project.
Vendor Information
Sales calls are welcomed and appointments are not
required but are requested. Vendors are asked to provide the City
with a product list, line card, or catalog. Vendors will be given
the opportunity to quote on products based on the City's needs.
CURRENT BID
REQUESTS:
Limestone Bid
Business Licenses
No matter where you will locate
your business within the city limits of Pascagoula, you need to check
with the Code Enforcement Department. It is advisable that you do not
rent or purchase your business property before calling them. It is
possible that the type of business that you wish to start is not zoned
for that area. Do not risk any deposits or make any commitments until
you are positive that you will be able to place your business in that
area. This is especially important if you plan to open a home-based
business. Contact: City of Pascagoula
Code Enforcement Phone: (228)-938-6620
They will determine the zoning
requirements and set up times with the Fire Marshal to do the
inspection. If your location is approved, they will issue a Certificate
of Occupancy. If not, they will inform you of the necessary steps to
conform to code.
Certain types of businesses will
require a health permit. These are: restaurants, bars, lounges, grocery
stores, day care facilities, nursing homes, delicatessens, food vending
companies, food catering companies, bottled water plants, bakeries and
ice plants. Even if your business type is not listed here, it is best to
check with the Health Department to see if you need a health permit. Contact: Jackson County Health
Department Phone: (228)-875-1336
Your next step is to contact the
State Tax Commission. They issue State Sales Tax Permits and Beer
Licenses. Contact:
State Tax Commission Phone: (228)-436-0554 (Biloxi)
If your business will sell hard
liquor or wine, you must contact the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division
for a permit. They will also provide you with the necessary forms for
Federal requirements concerning alcohol. Contact:
Alcoholic Beverage Control Phone: (601)-856-1320
(Jackson)
Apply for your Privilege License.
The law requires those persons desiring to do business in the state to
obtain a privilege license from the county or city tax collector in
which their place of business is located. The above steps must be
completed before you can obtain a license. The annual fee is based on
the amount of inventory for sale, if selling a product, or the number of
full time employees if providing a service. Exceptions to this are:
autos for hire, pawnbrokers, weapons dealers, travel agencies, vending
machines, beer and transient vendors. The majority of small businesses
pay between twenty and thirty dollars.
Contact:
Pascagoula Tax/Permit Officer Phone: (228)-938-6748
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