9280-26-R-IFBD-00035

The University of Southern Mississippi Facilities Planning & Management is soliciting sealed proposals for the Bennett Auditorium Interior Upgrades project, specifically focused on curtain replacement work identified as USM RFP 26-33 (RFx: 3160007940, Project 06-141-25). Sealed proposals must be submitted to the Henderson Physical Plant located at 3105 West 4th Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39406, with a deadline of 2:00 PM CST on Friday, April 10, 2026. The primary deliverable is the replacement of interior curtains within Bennett Auditorium, which constitutes an upgrade to the facility's interior components. The procurement includes detailed project specifications available upon request from the Facilities Planning & Management office or through the University's procurement website at https://www.usm.edu/procurement-contract-services/current-bids-and-sole-source-notices.php. Interested parties should direct inquiries regarding the bid to Brian Hauff, Director of Facilities Planning & Management, at (601) 266-4131. The legal advertisement was published on March 13, 2026 and March 20, 2026, with the posting date of March 13, 2026. The University reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received.

The procurement documents provided do not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or other restricted categories of vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Similarly, the contract documents do not reference existing infrastructure, technology integration requirements, or integration with current systems. The procurement materials do not disclose an estimated award value, budget range, contract renewal options, or funding sources for the Bennett Auditorium curtain replacement project. Prospective bidders should contact the Facilities Planning & Management office directly for additional information regarding evaluation criteria, pricing terms, and any other relevant project details not included in the legal advertisement.