# Mississippi Procurement Portal #3160008279

Hillcrest Chiller Plant Upgrade for University of Southern Mississippi

**Posted:** September 23, 2026
**Respond By:** October 22, 2026
**Identifier:** 3160008279
**NAICS:** 238290, 236220, 237990

This opportunity involves upgrading the Hillcrest Chiller Plant at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg.
- Government Buyer:
  - University of Southern Mississippi, Physical Plant Division
- Project Scope:
  - Complete upgrade of the Hillcrest Chiller Plant
  - Includes furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment
  - Work must adhere to project drawings and specifications by Engineering Resource Group, Inc.
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Chiller plant upgrade (no specific part numbers or OEMs listed)
  - All necessary materials and equipment for the upgrade
- Requirements:
  - Bid security of 5% of base bid required
  - Compliance with Mississippi state codes
  - Open to both resident and non-resident bidders, with specific compliance requirements for non-resident bidders
  - Strongly encouraged pre-bid conference for contractors and subcontractors
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
- Notable: Opportunity is open to a wide range of contractors; technical details are defined in project drawings/specifications

### Description

The University of Southern Mississippi Physical Plant Division is soliciting sealed proposals for the Hillcrest Chiller Plant Upgrade project. The work involves furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment as described in the project drawings and specifications prepared by Engineering Resource Group, Inc. Bids must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. local time on October 22, 2026, at the University of Southern Mississippi Physical Plant Department Conference Room. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 6, 2026, and bid security is required at 5% of the base bid.

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