75-20250718075241 olemiss

The University of Mississippi's Procurement Services Department is seeking sealed bids for Annual Cisco Renewals, identified as Bid File 1238, with proposals due on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The bid opportunity is located in Lamar County, Mississippi, and will be received at the University's Office of Procurement Services, situated at 164 Jeanette Phillips Drive in University, MS 38677. Bidders can view and download bid specifications from the university's secure bidding website and have the option to submit proposals electronically through a provided link. Procurement contact Cindy Bass can be reached at 662-915-7448 or bids@olemiss.edu for additional information. All bids must be sealed and clearly marked on the outside of the envelope in compliance with specified bid requirements. The legal advertisement will appear in the 07/22/2025 and 07/29/2025 issues, providing potential vendors sufficient time to prepare comprehensive submissions.

While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, potential bidders are required to email CKEGLEY@OLEMISS.EDU to acknowledge receipt of the advertisement. The procurement is specifically for Cisco Renewals, suggesting this is a technology-related contract that may require specific vendor qualifications or certifications in networking infrastructure and equipment. Katherine Jones serves as the Director of Procurement Services, indicating oversight of the bidding process. No specific budget range or award value is mentioned in the available documentation. Vendors interested in participating should carefully review the full bid specifications and ensure they meet all technical and procedural requirements for submission. Electronic submission options are available, which may provide additional flexibility for potential contractors.