9280-25-R-IFBD-00050

The University of Southern Mississippi is soliciting sealed proposals for a Century Park North Access Control System through Request for Proposal (RFP) 25-44. The procurement opportunity is specifically located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and encompasses Greene County. Proposals will be received in the Office of the Director of Procurement Services, located in Bond Hall, Room 214, until Friday, May 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Interested bidders can obtain detailed specifications directly from the procurement office or by accessing the university's website at https://www.usm.edu/procurement-contract-services/current-bids-and-sole-source-notices.php. The legal notice for this procurement was scheduled for publication on April 11, 2025, and April 18, 2025, with Jacob Cochran, Director of Procurement and Contract Services, overseeing the process.

While the provided documentation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific vendor restrictions, the university reserves the right to reject any or all bids, indicating potential flexibility in vendor selection. The access control system project appears to be focused on enhancing security infrastructure for Century Park North, though specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the current documentation. No information about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing technology requiring integration is present in the available materials. Potential bidders are encouraged to contact the procurement office directly for more comprehensive details about qualifications, technical specifications, and evaluation criteria for this access control system project.