Electronic Bid Information

As an alternative to traditional sealed bids in envelopes, the University of Southern Mississippi is capable of receiving electronic bid responses.  While this option is available, it is not required and we ask that all potential respondents consider that with any electronic system there could be delays or glitches with the submission process; therefore the University highly encourages traditional sealed bids which are either mailed or submitted in person.  Should a vendor choose to submit their response electronically, please follow the instructions below using the following website: https://www.ms.gov/dfa/contract_bid_search/Home/Sell.  On that site you will find helpful links to procurement opportunities, as well as a link to supplier registration.  If not already registered in that system, potential bidders will first need to click on ‘Supplier Registration’ and follow the steps outlined (a one-time process).  Once registered, they can return to the original website and click on ‘Procurement Opportunities’ where they can either search by keyword for the bid they desire to respond to or leave the search box blank and click ‘Search’ for a listing of all current bids and proposals for various State of Mississippi offices.

With regard to construction bids, there is one additional step required during the electronic bid submission process.  Along with the bid response and other attachments, contractors will also need to attach their Certificate of Responsibility (COR), or a statement that the bid enclosed does not exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($ 50,000.00).  If their COR or such statement is not attached, the bid will be invalid and not considered.