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Stadium Light Poles Coating Project at University of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking experienced contractors for the M.M. Roberts Stadium Light Poles Coating Project at its Hattiesburg campus. - Government Buyer: - University of Southern Mississippi, Facilities, Planning, and Management office - Project Scope: - Surface preparation, priming, and top coating of four galvanized steel light poles and four light cages at M.M. Roberts Stadium - Includes all labor, materials, equipment, scaffolding, lifts, and safety measures - Daily site cleanup and proper disposal of hazardous materials required - Products/Materials Requested: - Macropoxy 646 Fast Cure Epoxy (primer for rusted and bare metal) - Macropoxy 920 (base coat primer for galvanized surfaces) - Acrolon 218 HS Aluminum (aluminum topcoat) - Equivalent products may be considered if approved - Services Requested: - Professional coating contractor services for high-elevation work (over 100 feet) - Project management, site safety, and OSHA compliance (Standard 29 CFR 1926) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractors must have at least 10 years of experience in commercial painting and scaffolding for heights exceeding 100 feet - Two-year workmanship and labor warranty required - References, proof of experience, and a bid bond of at least 5% of the bid amount must be provided - Work must be scheduled to avoid university events and comply with university and OSHA requirements - OEMs Mentioned: - No specific OEMs named beyond the specified coating products (Macropoxy and Acrolon lines) - All work must be performed within a defined window and completed before major university events

Description

The University of Southern Mississippi is soliciting sealed proposals for the M.M. Roberts Stadium Light Poles Coating Project. The project involves surface preparation, priming, and top coating of galvanized light poles and cages at the stadium, including all necessary scaffolding and lifts. The contractor must have at least ten years of commercial painting and scaffolding experience and comply with OSHA standards. Proposals are due by July 28, 2026, and work is expected to start in August 2026 with completion by September 2026.

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