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The University of Mississippi, through its Office of Procurement Services, is seeking sealed proposals for a Public Private Partnership (P3) project involving venue upgrades adjacent to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. The solicitation, identified as RFP 802, is seeking comprehensive proposals for strategic infrastructure and facility improvements. Sealed proposals must be submitted by Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM to the Office of Procurement Services located at #164 Jeanette Phillips Drive, University, MS 38677. Complete project specifications and details are available on the university's procurement portal at https://secure24.olemiss.edu/prelecbids/CurrentBids. Interested parties are required to email LDBEARD@OLEMISS.EDU to acknowledge receipt of the advertisement and can contact Cindy Bass at the Purchasing Department via phone at (662) 915-7448 or email at bids@olemiss.edu for additional information. The procurement will be legally advertised in the December 11, 2025, and December 18, 2025, issues of the local publication, with all proposals required to be sealed and clearly marked according to submission requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Katherine Jones, Director of Procurement Services, will oversee the procurement process, but no specific award value or budget range is provided in the available documentation. The Public Private Partnership nature of the project suggests potential opportunities for collaborative development and investment in stadium venue infrastructure. While specific integration requirements are not detailed, the project appears to focus on strategic upgrades to facilities adjacent to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Prospective bidders should carefully review the complete specifications on the university's procurement portal to understand the full scope of the project and any potential constraints or opportunities for engagement.