SS9748 FORM FOR NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT_REVISED.docx

This is a sole source certification notice from the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) regarding the renewal of Harmonize, an interactive discussion platform for students and instructors. UMMC is seeking to renew its subscription to Harmonize, a discussion tool that integrates seamlessly with both Canvas LMS and TurnItIn and offers unique features including image and video annotation and multiple discussion board capabilities. The RFx number is 3150007053. Objections to the sole source certification request must be submitted by October 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time to solesource@umc.edu. UMMC's procurement office is located at 2500 North State Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39216.

The University of Mississippi Medical Center has designated Harmonize as a sole source procurement based on its unique integration capabilities and specialized features that differentiate it from competing products in the market. Additional information regarding the certification request and objection procedures is available through the Mississippi Procurement Portal at https://www.ms.gov/dfa/contract_bid_search/Bid?autoloadGrid=False. This renewal represents a continuation of UMMC's commitment to utilizing specialized academic technology infrastructure supporting their educational mission.