75-20250317151323 olemiss

The University of Mississippi, located in University, MS, is soliciting sealed bids for Residence Hall Mattresses through its Office of Procurement Services. The procurement opportunity, identified as Bid File 1216, requires vendors to submit sealed bids by Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM at 164 Jeanette Phillips Drive. Bid specifications are available for viewing and downloading on the university's procurement website at https://procurement.olemiss.edu/bid-file/, with electronic bid submissions permitted through the same link. The procurement contact, Jeff Wells, can be reached at 662-915-7448 or jeffw@olemiss.edu for potential questions or clarifications. Bidders must ensure their sealed bids are clearly marked on the exterior of the submission envelope, and they are requested to email ldbeard@olemiss.edu to acknowledge receipt of the advertisement. The legal advertisement will appear in two issues on March 21, 2025, and March 28, 2025, providing ample time for potential vendors to review and prepare their submissions.

While specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, potential bidders should carefully review the complete bid specifications for any potential qualifications or limitations. The procurement is specifically for Residence Hall Mattresses, suggesting this is a targeted replacement or upgrade for university housing infrastructure. The procurement is managed by Frank Kemp, the procurement manager, indicating institutional oversight of the bidding process. Although no specific budget range or award value is mentioned in the available documentation, interested vendors should carefully review the comprehensive bid specifications to understand the full scope of the procurement opportunity. The geographic jurisdiction for this procurement is Lamar County, Mississippi, with the University of Mississippi serving as the primary contracting entity.