The University of Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for the Building Demolition and New Parking project’s Jackson Avenue Center demolition package. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 15, 2026, at the university’s Facilities Management Building. Bidders must register through the university’s plan room to obtain bid documents, and sealed bids are due October 29, 2026.
The University of Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for the Building Demolition and New Parking project’s Jackson Avenue Center demolition package. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 15, 2026, at the university’s Facilities Management Building. Bidders must register through the university’s plan room to obtain bid documents, and sealed bids are due October 29, 2026.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $75,000, use sole source. If the need is proprietary/unique (research/academic/medical), complete the Sole Source Instructions Form with the department and submit to procurement@olemiss.edu; expect formal review if over $75,
Coops:Frequently procures through NASPO ValuePoint, OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, and Mississippi state contract options such as ITS EPL; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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University Of Mississippi, MS allows sole source when the product is proprietary or uniquely essential to a specific research, academic, or medical need. Work directly with the end-user department to complete the Sole Source Instructions Form with clear justification explaining why no other vendor can meet the requirement. Submit the justification package to the Office of Procurement Services (procurement@olemiss.edu) for approval and public posting. Anticipate formal review for any amount over the $75,000 bid threshold.
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University Of Mississippi uses cooperative purchasing and encourages it to streamline buys given low thresholds. Coordinate with Procurement (procurement@olemiss.edu) to confirm eligibility and reference the pre-competed contract on the requisition to bypass the $5,000 quote and $75,000 bid thresholds. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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University Of Mississippi Contracts
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Blackboard Inc. at University Of Mississippi
Effective: Apr 20, 2006Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Master Software License and Application Service Provider Agreement outlines the terms for Blackboard Inc. to provide a learning management system solution and related services to the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services, acting as an agent for state educational and governmental institutions. The agreement has an initial term of three years, renewable for two additional one-year terms. It covers licensing, ASP services, warranties, payment terms, and various support and training offerings. Pricing for various products and services is detailed in Exhibit A, which includes tiered licensing for different systems, setup fees, recurring hosting charges, and professional service rates. The contract is designed to be a master agreement under which individual state entities can place orders via 'Supplements', with the Master Agreement's terms prevailing in cases of conflict.
Blackboard Inc. at University Of Mississippi
Effective: Apr 20, 2016Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Amendment #13 to a Master License and Application Service Provider Agreement between Blackboard Inc. and the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services. It renews the agreement until April 19, 2029, and updates payment methods, notice information, confidentiality, and transparency clauses. The amendment also replaces the previous pricing exhibit with Exhibit A-13, which details tiered pricing for various Blackboard products, services, and hosting solutions from April 20, 2016, through April 19, 2029, with specific pricing structures for the Department of Education and the Mississippi Community College Board.
Liaison International LLC at University Of Mississippi
Effective: Nov 15, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
The document comprises a Master Service Agreement (MSA) from 2021, an Amendment to this MSA effective July 2024, and two distinct Sales Orders for Time2Track Silver Trainee Subscriptions. One Sales Order, totaling $7,080.00, covers 40 annual subscriptions from November 15, 2024, to November 14, 2027, aligning with the MSA Amendment. The second Sales Order, for $2,242.00, provides 38 subscriptions from November 14, 2025, to November 13, 2026, designated as a license renewal. The University of Mississippi's PhD in Clinical Psychology Program is acquiring these cloud-based software licenses from Liaison International LLC (Time2Track).
Salesforce, Inc. at University Of Mississippi
Effective: Jan 5, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an Order Form from Salesforce, Inc. for The University of Mississippi - Division of Outreach, detailing the purchase of various cloud services and support plans, including Marketing Cloud Account Engagement, Premier Success Plan, additional contacts, message credits, Data Cloud Provisioning, and SMS Short Code Lease/Setup. The agreement is effective from January 5, 2026, to January 4, 2029, with a total cost of USD 98,002.98. The contract includes specific terms regarding usage, billing, and references a Master Service Agreement.
Workday, Inc. at University Of Mississippi
Effective: May 31, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details a comprehensive agreement between the University of Mississippi and Workday, Inc. for new software subscriptions and associated training services to replace the university's current HCM/FIN systems. The total contract value is $18,244,778, comprising $18,089,778 for software subscriptions (Order Form 00409572.0) and $155,000 for training (Order Form #440870). The agreement is effective from May 31, 2024, to May 30, 2034, and includes the Main Subscription Agreement along with various exhibits covering business associate, data processing, and security terms.
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Board of Trustees of the University of Mississippi Minutes
Date: Aug 1, 1939Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed university construction contracts, financial reports including treasury accounts and expenditures, appointments to various administrative and executive committees, and the management of university funds. Discussions also involved the procurement of materials for university buildings, the oversight of contractor work, and the regulation of trustee elections and internal governance procedures.
Faculty Senate Minutes
Date: Apr 13, 2021Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included discussions and updates on several key topics. An update was provided on the Revised Consent Requirements by Josh Gladden, focusing on the historical context, ORSP process, and agency requirements related to sexual harassment and misconduct reporting. Josh Eyler presented an update on the Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) Task Force Report, highlighting recommendations for changes to the SET form and teaching evaluation processes. Laura Antanow updated the senate on the UM Childcare Initiative Task Force, discussing the need for childcare resources and a family resource manager.
University Faculty Senate Minutes
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The University Faculty Senate meeting included updates on the Chancellor Search Process, detailing the steps involved such as hiring a search firm, forming a Campus Search Committee, and conducting listening sessions. Concerns were raised regarding transparency in the candidate screening process. Additionally, there was a discussion on the GradeBuddy Online Note Distribution System, addressing potential academic misconduct and intellectual property rights issues. The Senate also received updates on resolutions passed in the last year, including on-campus childcare, insurance benefits to same-sex partners, fair family leave, a transparent leave policy, and revisions to the smoke-free campus policy.
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