9280-25-R-IFBD-00041

The University of Southern Mississippi Physical Plant Division is seeking sealed proposals for the Chain Technology Air Handling Unit (AHU) Upgrade project, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The procurement involves a comprehensive upgrade that requires contractors to furnish all necessary labor, materials, and equipment for the project, with specifications prepared by Engineering Resource Group, Inc. of Jackson, Mississippi in October 2023. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 12, 2025, at 10:30 A.M. in the Henderson Physical Plant Department Conference Room, which interested contractors and subcontractors are strongly encouraged to attend. Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 p.m. local time on March 28, 2025, at the Physical Plant Department Conference Room. Bidders must submit bid security of 5% of the base bid in the form of a certified check or acceptable bid bond, and can submit bids electronically through the Mississippi government procurement website. The contract will be awarded as a single comprehensive project, with a 45-day bid hold period required.

Non-resident bidders must comply with Section 31-3-21(3) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, and all project work must be bonded according to Chapter 5, Title 31 of the Mississippi Code. The procurement covers Greene County (FIPS Code 28041) and is specifically focused on upgrading air handling technology. Plans and specifications can be obtained for a non-refundable fee of $150.00 per set, indicating potential costs associated with bid preparation. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the requirement for bid security and the comprehensive nature of the project suggest a substantial investment in infrastructure modernization. The procurement appears open to qualified contractors who can demonstrate the technical capability to execute the AHU upgrade, with no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the available documentation.