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Mississippi State University's Office of Procurement and Contracts is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of pine straw through Bid 25-56, with submissions due on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. The procurement opportunity is specifically located in Montgomery County, Mississippi, and will be handled through the university's procurement office located at 245 Barr Avenue, 610 McArthur Hall, Mississippi State, MS 39762. While the specific quantity of pine straw required is not detailed in the available documentation, the bid represents a formal solicitation for potential vendors to submit competitive proposals for this agricultural product. The submission process requires sealed bids, and the university reserves the right to waive informalities in the bidding process. The bid document indicates a structured procurement approach with a clear submission deadline and designated location for bid receipt.

The procurement opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with Mississippi State University emphasizing its status as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types were explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. The bid does not provide information about incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure, or specific budget ranges for the pine straw procurement. While the document serves as a formal invitation to potential vendors, it lacks detailed specifics about evaluation criteria, vendor qualifications, or anticipated contract value. Interested vendors should carefully review the full bid documentation and prepare their sealed submissions in accordance with the university's procurement guidelines and the June 10, 2025 submission deadline.