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The University of Mississippi's Procurement Services Department is soliciting sealed bids for two distinct procurement opportunities to be received on May 22, 2025, by 1:00 PM at 164 Jeanette Phillips Drive in University, Mississippi. The first bid opportunity (Bid File 1223) is for Nike Athletic Apparel and Equipment, while the second bid (Bid File 1225) is for a Pit-mounted Cage and Rack Washer, which is noted as a rebid. Potential bidders are required to submit sealed bids electronically through the procurement website at https://procurement.olemiss.edu/bid-file/, with specific instructions to clearly mark submission envelopes corresponding to the respective bid. Interested vendors must contact Jeff Wells in Procurement Services at 662-915-7448 or bids@olemiss.edu for detailed specifications. Additionally, bidders are explicitly instructed to email ckegley@olemiss.edu to acknowledge receipt of the bid advertisement, with bid specifications available for viewing and downloading on the university's procurement website.

While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the bid appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of supplying athletic apparel/equipment and specialized washing equipment for the University of Mississippi. No incumbent vendor information or precise budget ranges are specified in the current solicitation. The procurement is specifically tied to Lamar County (FIPS Code 28073) in Mississippi, with bids to be evaluated by the university's Procurement Services Department, led by Director Lance Fulcher. Potential respondents should carefully review the complete bid specifications and ensure compliance with all submission requirements, including electronic submission protocols and proper envelope marking. Interested vendors should be prepared to demonstrate technical capabilities relevant to either the Nike athletic apparel/equipment procurement or the specialized rack washer equipment bid.