The University Of Mississippi - Ms - Agency Bids & RFPs

The bid due date is Thursday, June 11, 2026, no later than 2:00 PM CT. The bid notice states, all bids are due no later than 2:00 pm, thursday, june 11, 2026.

The University's standard payment terms are 2 10 days, net 45 days, unless otherwise specified. The bid notice states, Our terms are 2 10 days, net 45 days. These terms will apply unless otherwise specified.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best responsible bidder, provided their bid is reasonable and it is in the best interest of the owner to accept it. The bid notice states, The contract will be awarded as soon as possible to the lowest and best responsible bidder, provided his bid is reasonable and it is to the best interest of the owner to accept it.

For construction projects exceeding $50,****, contractors must place on the outside of their sealed bid envelopes the contractor's current certificate of responsibility number or a written statement that the bid contained is less than $50,****. The bid notice states, on construction projects that exceed 50, ****, state law reql, lires contractors to place on the outside of their sealed bid envelopes the contractors certificate of responsibility number and the contractors license number unless a statement on the exterior says that the bid enclosed is less than or did not exceed 50, ****.

A pre-bid conference will be held on May 26, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. in the large conference room of the John W. White Facilities Management Building, 700 Hathorn Road, University, MS. The bid notice states, A prebid conference will be held May 26, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. in the large conference room of the john w. white facilities management building, 700 hathorn road, university, ms.

It is inherent upon the challenging or protesting bidder to provide a certified copy of the preference law in question within 2 working days (48 hours) after bids are opened and a challenge made. The bid notice states, it is inherent upon the challenging or protesting bidder to provide a certified copy of the preference law in question within 2 working days 48 hours after bids are opened and a challenge made.

The bid submission deadline is May 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT. The bid notice states, bids may be submitted electronically preferred or via sealed envelope no later than 1:00 pm, thursday, may 28, 2026.

The bid notice states, our terms are 2 10 days, net 45 days. these terms will apply unless otherwise specified.

The university reserves the right to reject the lowest bid, in the event that lowest bidder is not available to meet required work schedule.

Bidders should include proof of $1,000,**** liability insurance and a copy of certificate of insurance should be included with your bid. Bidder should provide references from at least 5 customers with contact information related to services provided within the last 3 years. Bidders should included a signed copy of the mandatory addendum to contracts with your bid.

Any inquiries or requests regarding this procurement should be submitted, in writing, to katherine jones, director of procurement services at ***@***. *. * no later than may 18, 2026 by 3:00 pm ct.

The deadline for comments regarding objections to the sole source certification is Friday, May 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time.

The three-year term includes maintenance coverage.

If UM determines that the commodity can be provided by another person or entity, then UM will withdraw the sole source certification and submit the procurement of the commodity to an advertised competitive bid or selection process. If UM determines after review that there is only one source for the required purchase, then UM will follow applicable ITS procedures for making the purchase.

Interested parties must present specific objections to the sole source certification and a statement regarding their capabilities as related to this sole source certification request.

Comments will be accepted at any time prior to Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00 am Central Time.

The amount to be expended for the commodity is $6,000.

The deadline for comments from objecting parties is Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time.

The bid notice does not explicitly state the award criterion for this sole source purchase, but it mentions that if UM determines the commodity can be provided by another entity, it will be submitted to an advertised competitive bid or selection process.

Interested parties must present specific objections to the sole source certification and provide a statement regarding their capabilities as related to this sole source certification request.

Comments will be accepted at any time prior to Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time.