Sealed proposals will be received by the University of Southern Mississippi Facilities, Planning, and Management (Henderson Physical Plant), 3105 West 4th Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, until Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., for the following

The University of Southern Mississippi is soliciting sealed, lump-sum proposals under solicitation number 9280-27-R-IFBD-00019 for the complete replacement of flooring on the third floor of the Joseph Anderson Cook Memorial Library. The scope of work includes the removal and relocation of furniture, demolition of existing carpet and adhesives, and the installation of Kinetix Textile Composite Flooring and Roppe rubber wall base. All work must be performed between December 11, 2026, and January 15, 2027, and must adhere to ADA accessibility requirements using Tarkett ADA-compliant adaptors. Proposals are due by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, and must be delivered in sealed envelopes to the USM Physical Plant in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. To be considered, bidders must provide a bid security of at least five percent of the base bid, a current Certificate of Responsibility Number for contracts exceeding 50,000 dollars, and general contractor liability insurance of at least 1,000,000 dollars. Required documentation includes three reference letters, CFI and manufacturer certifications, and detailed product brochures. Upon award, the contractor must provide performance and payment bonds. Payment will be issued within 45 days of final completion, following a successful inspection and punch-list resolution by Physical Plant staff.