Current Bids
- Alcorn State University
- Delta State University
- Jackson State University
- Mississippi State University
- Mississippi Valley State University
- Mississippi University for Women
- University of Mississippi
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
- University of Southern Mississippi
Information for Vendors
The Mississippi Constitution places the management and control of Institutions of Higher Learning under the governance of the Board of Trustees. State law establishes guidelines and agencies to supervise the procurement functions.
- Laws relative to the Office of Purchasing and Travel and the procurement process in general may be found in Chapter 7 of the Mississippi Code beginning with Section 31-7-1.
- Orders on State Contract
- If an item is covered by a Competitive Bid State Contract, we must buy from a particular vendor.
- If an item is covered by a Negotiated Contract, we can purchase that item from a vendor not on State Contract if the price is lower than State Contract price.
- Billing Instructions
- Invoices are processed by Accounts Payable (601)432-6646. The billing information is shown on the purchase order. IHL attempts to insure prompt processing of vendor invoices. We require an original and one copy of all invoices.
Beacon Bid Solicitations
Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning uses Beacon Bid to share solicitations with suppliers. Click on any solicitation and fill out the free form on Beacon, or subscribe for free updates for our future bids and RFPs. You will receive an email with the link to download attachments. Please note that accurate contact information is required in order to receive any updates.
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