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The University of Mississippi's Procurement Services Department is seeking sealed bids for Bid 1249, specifically a re-bid for a bucket truck. The procurement opportunity is scheduled for submission on Thursday, November 13, 2025, with a strict deadline of 1:00 PM at the Office of Procurement Services, located at 164 Jeanette Phillips Drive in University, Mississippi. Bid specifications are available electronically through the university's secure bidding website, with electronic bid submissions permitted via a provided link. The procurement contact, Cindy Bass, can be reached at 662-915-7448 or bids@olemiss.edu for any inquiries. Potential bidders are required to email CKEGLEY@OLEMISS.EDU to acknowledge receipt of the advertisement, and all submitted bids must be sealed and clearly marked according to specific bid requirements. The legal advertisement will appear in the 10/28/2025 and 11/04/2025 issues, providing ample time for preparation and submission.

While specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, interested parties should carefully review the complete bid specifications for any potential limitations on bidder qualifications. The procurement is being overseen by Katherine Jones, Director of Procurement Services, suggesting a structured and formal evaluation process. No specific budget range or award value is mentioned in the available information, and there are no noted incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements. Potential bidders should pay close attention to the detailed specifications and submission guidelines to ensure compliance with the University of Mississippi's procurement requirements. The re-bid status of the bucket truck procurement indicates that a previous solicitation may have been unsuccessful, potentially providing an opportunity for vendors to address previous shortcomings or offer more competitive proposals.