9280-25-R-IFBD-00054

The University of Southern Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for Bid 25-48, which specifically involves the installation of a wheelchair lift in the tunnel of Reed Green Coliseum. The procurement is targeting a project designed to improve accessibility for individuals with mobility challenges. Bids will be received in the Office of the Director of Procurement Services, located at 118 College Drive #5003, Bond Hall, Room 214, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with a strict submission deadline of Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Potential bidders can obtain detailed specifications directly from the procurement office or through the university's website at https://www.usm.edu/procurement-contract-services/current-bids-and-sole-source-notices.php. The Notice to Bidders will be published twice, on 04/27/2025 and 05/04/2025, to ensure broad visibility and provide sufficient time for contractors to prepare comprehensive proposals. The university reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted.

While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, interested contractors should carefully review the full bid specifications for potential restrictions or qualifications. The procurement is focused on Greene County, Mississippi, with a specific infrastructure improvement project at the University of Southern Mississippi. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical capability to install a specialized wheelchair lift in an existing coliseum tunnel, which likely requires specific engineering and accessibility expertise. The bid documentation suggests a focused, targeted procurement with potential integration requirements into the existing coliseum infrastructure. Although no specific budget range is provided in the available materials, contractors should be prepared to submit competitive and detailed proposals that meet the university's accessibility enhancement objectives.