BID 26_44 LEGAL AD_SH.pdf

This is a legal notice to bidders issued by the University of Southern Mississippi's Gulf Coast Research Laboratory for the procurement of filtration components and associated items for the Oyster Hatchery and Research Center. Sealed bids will be received at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory's Cedar Point Campus located at 103 McIlwain Drive, Ocean Springs, Mississippi 39564, with a submission deadline of Friday, May 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The procurement is identified as Bid #26_44 and RFX #3160008049. Detailed specifications and electronic bid submission instructions are available upon request from the procurement office or through the University of Southern Mississippi's website at https://www.usm.edu/procurement-contract-services/current-bids-and-sole-source-notices.php. The notice was published on May 10, 2026 and May 17, 2026 in the Sun-Herald.

The solicitation does not explicitly state budget ranges, set-aside designations, incumbent contractor information, or specific pricing terms within the legal notice. Interested vendors should contact Millissa Weaver, Procurement Coordinator, at The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Research Laboratory at (228) 818-8001 for complete solicitation documents and technical specifications. The University reserves the right to reject any or all bids received. Vendors are advised to review all attached documentation and complete specifications to understand the exact nature, quantity, and quality standards for the filtration components required, as well as any applicable business enterprise participation requirements under Mississippi state contracting regulations.