Sealed Bid Submission for Facilities Planning & Management Project

The contract pertains to a sealed bid process for the exterior masonry restoration of Bennett Auditorium at the University of Southern Mississippi, with an estimated project value ranging from $500,000 to $1,500,000. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on September 16, 2025, and can be submitted electronically via the MAGIC portal or physically delivered to the university’s Facilities Planning & Management office in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Procurement documents are available from Burris/Wagnon Architects, P.A., for a $50 deposit, and bidders must prepare their submissions in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders outlined in the Project Manual. The university reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities, with the bid opening being a public event. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with the bid instructions, but no specific federal or state contract clauses, evaluation criteria, or detailed pricing structures are explicitly referenced in the available documentation. The scope involves comprehensive masonry restoration work, with the deliverable being a fully restored, defect-free exterior consistent with the specifications in the Project Manual. There are no explicit provisions for packaging, marking, or labeling of materials, nor are there detailed instructions regarding inspection, performance periods, or contract administration procedures in the accessible content. The procurement process is straightforward, focusing on responsiveness to bid instructions, price, and conformance to specifications, with the owner maintaining discretion to reject bids or waive irregularities. Overall, the process is aligned with standard sealed bid procedures, with key administrative and contact information provided for obtaining documents and submitting bids.