ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SECTION 00 1100 Sealed bids will be received electronically via MAGIC or physically received by The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Physical Plant Division until 12:00 P.M., local time, on Friday, November 6, 2026, and may be hand delivered to the USM Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) Physical Plant, 127 McIlwain Dr., Ocean Springs, MS. Bid may also be mailed to 703 East Beach Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 to the attention of Lucas Applewhite. Following the submission of bids, they will be publicly opened and read in the Physical Plant Conference Room for the following project: Project # RL2605 Aquaculture Visitor Center Elevator R&R at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Bid documents are being made available via hard copy or CD at www.eleyguildhardyprojects.com. Interested bidders should log-in or register for a free account to view and order Bid Documents. All plan holders are required to have a valid email address for registration. The cost of the bid documents are non-refundable and must be purchased through the website (digital and hard copies). Questions regarding website registration and online orders please contact Plan House at (662) 407-0193. Bid preparation will be in accordance with Instructions to Bidders bound in the Project Manual. The University of Southern Mississippi reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all bids. NOTE: Telephones and desks will not be available for bidders use at the bid site. Dates of Publication: October 4, 2026 October 11, 2026 IPL0378095 Oct 4,11 2026