9280-27-R-IFBD-00014

The University of Southern Mississippi Physical Plant Division is requesting sealed proposals for the Hillcrest Chiller Plant Upgrade project, with bids due October 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time at the Physical Plant Department Conference Room in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and a pre-bid conference scheduled for October 6, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

The scope encompasses furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the chiller plant upgrade as detailed in drawings and specifications prepared by Engineering Resource Group, Inc., dated September 16, 2026. A single contract will be awarded for the complete project. Plans and specifications are available from the Office of Architect for $150.00 per set (non-refundable).

Bid responses must be submitted in duplicate on provided blank bid forms and accompanied by bid security equal to at least 5% of the base bid in the form of a certified check or acceptable bid bond. No bid may be withdrawn for 45 days after the scheduled closing time and date. Bid security is payable unconditionally to the University of Southern Mississippi and will be forfeited as liquidated damages should an awarded bidder fail to execute the contract or post required performance and payment bonds.

All bidders must comply with Chapter 3, Title 31 of the Mississippi Code of 1972. Any awarded contract must be bonded in accordance with Chapter 5, Title 31 of the Mississippi Code. Non-resident bidders must comply with Section 31-3-21(3) of the Mississippi Code of 1972. Electronic bid submission is available through https://www.ms.gov/dfa/contract_bid_search/Home/Sell. The University reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. Jacob Cochran, Interim Director of Procurement and Contracts, issued the notice.