9280-27-R-IFBD-00017

The University of Southern Mississippi Facilities, Planning, and Management is requesting sealed proposals for waterproofing services at Renasant Stadium's Lower West Level, with proposals due November 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is mandatory; bids from contractors who fail to attend will not be accepted.

Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of ten years of commercial traffic coating experience and hold current certifications from the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) and Neogard. A Certificate of Responsibility Number from the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors or equivalent certificate from another state is required. The project superintendent must hold OSHA 30 certification.

The scope involves shot blasting the existing concrete grandstand to achieve a surface profile of 3 to 4, application of Neogard Peda-Gard Aliphatic System with a minimum total system thickness of forty-four dry mils exclusive of primer and aggregate, and completion of a field mock-up of at least 100 square feet prior to full-scale installation. No substitutions of materials are permitted. The contractor must provide a minimum ten-year labor and material warranty.

Pricing is lump sum and must include all labor, materials, tools, equipment, bonding, and supervision for surface preparation and waterproofing application. Contractors must submit a bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the base bid; upon award, performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the total contract amount are required. General Contractor's Liability Insurance of no less than $1 million is mandatory. Payment terms are 2/10 net 45 days under Mississippi law, with payment issued within 30 to 45 days upon final completion. Bid submissions must include the completed proposal form, three contractor references, proof of ICRI and Neogard certification, OSHA 30 certification documentation, Certificate of Responsibility Number, and any statements of deviations or exceptions to specifications.