The University of Southern Mississippi Physical Plant Division will receive sealed proposals at the University of Southern Mississippi Physical Plant Department Conference Room in Hattiesburg, Mississippi until 10:00 a.m., local time, on Thursday, October

The University of Southern Mississippi Physical Plant Division is soliciting sealed proposals for the Hillcrest Chiller Plant Upgrade in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This project, identified by solicitation number 9280-27-R-IFBD-00014 and RFx number 3160008279, requires a single contract to provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the upgrade. All work must be performed in accordance with the project manual and the drawings and specifications prepared by Engineering Resource Group, Inc. dated September 16, 2026. The procurement process is governed by Chapter 3 and Chapter 5 of Title 31 of the Mississippi Code of 1972. Interested bidders must submit their responses in duplicate using the provided blank bid forms by 10:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Submissions can be delivered physically to the Physical Plant Department Conference Room or submitted electronically via the designated state portal. Proposals must include bid security in the form of a certified check or acceptable bid bond equal to at least five percent of the base bid. The successful bidder will be required to execute the contract and post the necessary performance and payment bonds. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 6, 2026.