25.139 ERG ADDENDUM 1.pdf

This is an Addendum No. 1 issued by Engineering Resource Group, Inc. for the University of Southern Mississippi's Hillcrest Chilled Water Upgrades project in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The addendum modifies the original bidding documents and clarifies project requirements for sealed proposals due October 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Physical Plant Department Conference Room in Hattiesburg. The pre-bid conference date has been changed to Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. The scope of work encompasses furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the chiller plant upgrade as detailed in drawings and specifications prepared by Engineering Resource Group, Inc., dated September 16, 2026. A single contract will be awarded for the complete project.

Plans and specifications are available for purchase at $150.00 per set (non-refundable). Bid responses must be submitted in duplicate on provided blank bid forms and accompanied by bid security equal to at least 5% of the base bid in the form of a certified check or acceptable bid bond. Bid security is payable unconditionally to the University of Southern Mississippi and will be forfeited as liquidated damages should an awarded bidder fail to execute the contract or post required performance and payment bonds. No bid may be withdrawn for 45 days after the scheduled closing time. All bidders must comply with Mississippi Code requirements, including Chapter 3, Title 31, and any awarded contract must be bonded in accordance with Chapter 5, Title 31. Non-resident bidders must comply with Section 31-3-21(3) of the Mississippi Code of 1972. Electronic bid submission is available through the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration portal.