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Mississippi State University's Office of Procurement & Contracts is seeking bids for an Environmental Branding Package for the Jim and Thomas Duff Center through Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 25-41/RFX#3160007320. The procurement involves furnishing and installing comprehensive environmental branding elements, including illuminated text, dimensional lettering, panels, wall vinyl, framed photos, vinyl banding, logos, wordmarks, and window vinyl. Vendors must coordinate installation with Dale Partners (Architect), Andercorp (General Contractor), and MSU's Office of Planning, Design & Construction, and are required to confirm substrate acceptability, provide samples and shop drawings for approval, and conduct field verification of conditions prior to fabrication and installation. The bid submission deadline is April 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with substantial project completion expected by July 5, 2025, in preparation for Fall 2025 semester classes. Bidders must submit detailed pricing for each specific reference number and will be responsible for their own work, potential damage, and debris disposal. Electronic submissions can be made through a specified portal, or sealed bids can be delivered during normal working hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST) to the Office of Procurement & Contracts.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, vendors should be prepared to provide comprehensive branding services with professional coordination capabilities. Mississippi State University will provide the content for photographs and text, indicating a collaborative approach to the project. The bid documents suggest the project has a structured budget with line-item pricing for various branding components, though a precise total project value is not specified. Potential bidders will need to demonstrate technical expertise in environmental branding, ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, and capacity to meet the tight project timeline. The vendor must also show proficiency in handling complex installation requirements, including working with different substrates and coordinating with architectural and construction teams. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the detailed specifications suggest MSU has clear expectations for the quality and scope of the environmental branding package.