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Alcorn State University, located in Adams County, Mississippi, is seeking bids for a lawn care services contract for its Natchez Campus through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #5553. The procurement opportunity, identified by RFx 3160007482, is soliciting comprehensive campus-wide lawn maintenance services for the university. Interested vendors must submit sealed bids by 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, to the Office of Purchasing at 1000 ASU Drive #509, Lorman, MS 39096. Potential bidders can obtain detailed specifications by contacting the Purchasing Agent, Mertha V. George, via phone at (601) 877-6154 or email at mgeorge@alcorn.edu. The university has reserved the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities, which provides flexibility in the procurement process. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, interested vendors should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive lawn maintenance capabilities and compliance with the university's specifications.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, existing lawn maintenance infrastructure, or current contractors. Similarly, the advertisement does not specify a precise budget range or estimated contract value for the lawn care services. Potential bidders should contact Mertha V. George directly to obtain more detailed information about the scope of work, specific service requirements, and any potential budgetary constraints. The university's procurement approach suggests an open and competitive bidding process that welcomes qualified lawn care service providers to submit proposals for maintaining the Natchez Campus grounds.