RFP 27-19 Renasant Stadium Lower West Level Waterproofing

THIS IS NOT
AN ORDER
REQUEST FOR BIDS/PROPOSALS COVERSHEET
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
Procurement and Contract Services
118 College Drive #5003, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39406-0001
Date: October 5, 2026
Name: ____________________________________
RFP No. 27-19
Company: _________________________________
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI is considering
Address: __________________________________ the purchase of the following item(s). We ask that you submit your
bid and retain one copy for your files. Right is reserved to accept or
reject any part of your bid. Your quotation will be given
City/State/Zip: ______________________________ consideration if received in Bond Hall, Room 214 on or before:
2:00 p.m. CT
TERMS - Bidder should state terms of sale. Our terms are 2% ten days, net 45 days.
November 3, 2026
These terms will apply per Mississippi law.
AWARDING CONTRACT - Cash terms will not be used as a basis for awarding
Buyer: Deidre Edwards
contracts; however, the University will accept cash discounts when earned.
NOTE: If you cannot quote on the exact material shown, please indicate any exception giving brand name and complete
specifications of any alternate. If additional space is required, use a separate sheet or letter of transmittal.
ITEM QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL NET PRICE
DESCRIPTION
RFP 27-19
Renasant Stadium Lower West Level
Waterproofing
PROPOSAL MUST BE RETURNED TO THE UNIVERSITY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS. RFP NUMBER AND
DATE OF BID OPENING MUST BE SHOWN ON THE OUTSIDE OF
THE ENVELOPE IF USING THAT METHOD.
We quote you as above - F.O.B. The University of Southern Mississippi.
Shipment can be made in days from receipt of order. DATE ______________
Return quotation to Procurement Services at above address.
Signature Required
__________________________________________
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The University of Southern Mississippi
Request for Proposals (RFP) # 27-19
Renasant Stadium Lower West Level Waterproofing
1. Project Overview
The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking comprehensive, lump sum proposals
from qualified waterproofing contractors. The scope of work includes preparation,
priming, and application of pedestrian traffic coating onto an existing concrete
grandstand on the Lower West Level of Renasant Stadium. The Contractor is responsible
for verifying the field conditions of the Stadium prior to submitting a bid.
2. Qualified Contractor
A. The qualified Contractor is one that has performed commercial traffic coatings not less
than ten (10) years. Such experience shall be documented with a minimum of three (3)
references and a list of projects completed within the past five (5) years similar in size and
complexity to that of Renasant Stadium. The qualified Contractor is certified by the
International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) and Neogard. Documented certification with
the International Concrete Repair Institute and Neogard shall be included in the bid
submission package. Certified personnel are required to be present and supervise all
surface preparation work.
B. Pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. Sections 31-3-1, 31-3-15 and 31-3-21, no public contract
exceeding $50,000.00 may be awarded to a contractor who does not possess a current
Certificate of Responsibility Number issued by the Mississippi State Board of Public
Contractors, or a similar certificate issued by a similar board of another state that
recognizes certificates issued by said board. The qualified Contractor shall possess
General Contractor's Liability Insurance in the amount of no less than $1,000,000. The
General Liability shall protect the Contractor against the following types of claims: (1)
claims under workers' compensation, disability benefit and other similar employee
benefit acts applicable to the work; (2) claims for damages for bodily injury, occupational
sickness, disease or death of Contractor's employees; (3) claims for damages for bodily
injury, sickness, disease or death of any person other than Contractor's employees; (4)
personal injury liability coverage; (5) claims for damages, other than to the work, because
of injury to or destruction of property, including loss of use, (6) claims for damages
because of bodily injury, death of a person or property damage arising out of ownership,
maintenance or use of a vehicle; (7) claims for bodily injury or property damage arising

out of completed operations; and (8) claims involving contractual liability applicable to
the Contractor's obligations.
3. Scope of Work
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, traffic control,
protection, supervision, and incidental items necessary to prepare, waterproof, and
protect the existing concrete grandstand surfaces located on the lower west level of
Renasant Stadium. See Exhibit A. The completed traffic coating system shall achieve
comprehensive waterproofing of the Work Area so as to prevent water intrusion beneath
the treated surfaces (conditioned spaces below) as well as provide a non-skid walking
surface. The coating shall achieve a minimum total system thickness of forty-four (44) dry
mils exclusive of primer and aggregate. The waterproofing system shall be Neogard Peda-
Gard Aliphatic System. The Contractor must be certified to install the Neogard Peda-Gard
Aliphatic System. No substitutions will be allowed.
Exhibit A
Dimensions shown in Exhibit A are approximate. It is in no way intended for the
Contractor to establish bid pricing. Contractors shall field verify all dimensions, limits of
work, transitions, and conditions prior to submitting bids.
A. Protection
1. Protect all adjacent surfaces, building components, seating, handrails, signage, drains,
landscaping, and equipment from damage, staining, or overspray.
2. Maintain exclusive access to work areas during application and curing periods.
3. Provide barriers, warning devices, and safety controls necessary to prevent public access
to work areas.
4. Protect the waterproofing system from pedestrian traffic, construction activities,
precipitation, and contamination until the system has fully cured.
5. Coordinate all work activities with University personnel to minimize disruption to
campus operations.
B. Surface Preparation
1. Verify existing concrete conditions prior to application of any materials. The project
Superintendent shall maintain OSHA 30 certification, International Concrete Repair

Institute certification and certification from Neogard . Such Superintendent shall remain
onsite during all surface preparation.
2. Mechanically prepare all concrete surfaces by shot blasting to achieve a concrete
surface profile (CSP) of 3 to 4 in accordance with ICRI guidelines.
3. Remove existing contaminants including dirt, grease, oil, coatings, curing compounds,
laitance, and other materials that may interfere with adhesion.
4. Clean all concrete surfaces using a stiff bristle brush and non-sudsing detergent. Rinse
thoroughly and allow surfaces to dry completely prior to coating application.
5. Concrete surfaces shall be structurally sound, clean, and dry before application of
primer or waterproofing materials.
6. Repair spalls, voids, honeycombs, and deteriorated concrete areas prior to application
of the waterproofing system. Concrete repair quantities are incidental to the work. Each
contractor shall include concrete repair up to 100 square feet of spalls and concrete
deterioration. If repair quantities exceed this amount, a change order will be negotiated.
7. All visible cracks less than 1/16-inch wide shall be cleaned, primed as required, and
treated with Neogard 7430 base coat extending a minimum of two (2) inches on each
side of the crack to achieve thirty (30) dry mils.
8. Cracks greater than 1/16-inch wide shall be routed and sealed with an approved
urethane sealant prior to waterproofing application.
9. Control joints one (1) inch wide or less shall be sealed with approved urethane sealant
installed in accordance with ASTM C1193 and the manufacturer's requirements. Sealant
joints shall be detailed with Neogard 7430 base coat extending a minimum of two (2)
inches on each side of the joint to achieve thirty (30) dry mils.
10. The Contractor shall verify compatibility of all existing and new sealants. Traffic coating
materials shall not be installed over silicone sealants.
11. Expansion joints are not to be bridged by the traffic coating system unless specifically
detailed by the manufacturer. Contractor shall identify expansion joints during the pre-
install review and coordinate treatment methods with the University.
C. Prime Coat
1. Apply Neogard 7797/7798 Urethane Primer or approved equal to all prepared concrete
surfaces.

2. Primer shall be applied at approximately 300 square feet per gallon in accordance with
the manufacturer's recommendations.
3. Waterproofing base coat shall be installed within twenty-four (24) hours of primer
application.
4. If the base coat is not applied within twenty-four (24) hours, the Contractor shall
inspect, clean, and re-prime the affected surfaces at no additional cost to the Owner.
D. Waterproofing Layers
1. Apply a reinforced fluid-applied waterproofing system utilizing the manufacturer's seed-
and-lock method.
2. Install a base coat of Neogard 7430 at a rate sufficient to achieve a minimum twenty
(20) dry mil thickness.
3. Apply a wear coat of Neogard 7430 at a rate sufficient to achieve a minimum twelve (12)
dry mil thickness.
4. While the wear coat is wet, broadcast silica aggregate uniformly at the manufacturer's
recommended coverage rate.
5. Remove all excess aggregate after curing of the wear coat.
6. Apply a topcoat of Neogard 7470 Series Aliphatic Urethane at a rate sufficient to achieve
a minimum twelve (12) dry mil thickness.
7. The completed waterproofing system shall achieve a minimum total dry film thickness
of forty-four (44) dry mils excluding primer and aggregate.
8. Contractor shall verify wet mil thickness during installation and provide quality control
documentation demonstrating compliance with specified thickness requirements.
9. The finished surface shall be uniform in texture, color, appearance, and slip resistance.
E. Cleaning and Site Maintenance
1. Maintain the project site in a neat and orderly condition throughout construction.
2. Remove empty containers, waste materials, debris, and unused products from the
project site daily.
3. Upon completion of work, remove all construction debris and leave the project area in
clean condition.

4. Any surfaces damaged by the Contractor's operations shall be repaired or replaced at no
additional cost to the University.
F. Quality Control and Mock-Up
1. Prior to full-scale installation, provide a field mock-up of not less than one hundred
(100) square feet in a location designated by the University.
2. The approved mock-up shall establish the acceptable standard for workmanship,
texture, and appearance.
3. The Contractor shall not proceed with full installation until the mock-up has been
reviewed and accepted by the University.
4. The mock-up shall remain in place until final project acceptance.
G. Project Close-Out
1. Submit manufacturer's product data sheets, installation instructions, and Safety Data
Sheets for all materials used.
2. Submit documentation verifying installer approval by the coating manufacturer.
3. Provide a minimum ten (10) year labor and material warranty covering defects in
waterproofing system performance, adhesion, and water intrusion.
4. Submit final thickness verification records and manufacturer's warranty documentation.
5. Complete all punch-list items prior to final acceptance by the University.
4. General Requirements
A. Pre-Bid Meeting
The pre-bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 20th at 10:00 a.m. at Renasant
Stadium. The pre-bid meeting is MANDATORY. No bids will be accepted from Contractors
who did not attend the pre-bid meeting.
B. Bid Submission
All bids shall be submitted in a sealed, opaque envelope. Bids shall include the following:
(a) the Proposal Form (all pages), (b) a copy of the resume and three (3) references stating
the Contractor's experience in similar projects (c) for non-resident Contractors only, a
copy of the Contractor's resident state's statute(s) pertaining to such state's treatment of
non-resident contractors, (d) Contractor's statement of deviations and/or exceptions to

bid the specifications, if any, and (e) other documentation or submittals required by the
bid specifications. The following information should be clearly visible on the outside of
the bid envelope: (a) Contractor's name and address (as it appears on the Proposal Form),
(b) bid name, (c) bid opening date, and (d) Contractor's Certificate of Responsibility
Number. Contractors must adhere to all the instructions and conditions contained in this
solicitation. Failure to do so may result in rejection of Contractor's bid.
C. Bid Opening
Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Bids should be delivered
in person to USM Physical Plant, 3105 W. 4th Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, where they
will be date- and time-stamped upon receipt. At 2:00 p.m., all bids will be read aloud and
recorded.
D. Bid Bond
Responses must be accompanied by bid security in the form of a certified check or
acceptable bid bond in an amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the base bid.
Said security to be forfeited, as liquidated damages, not penalty, by a bidder who may
be awarded the contract, but who fails to carry out the terms of the proposal, execute
the contract and post the required performance and payment bonds in the form and
amount, and within the time specified. The bid bond, or the certified check, if used in
lieu thereof, shall be payable unconditionally to the University of Southern Mississippi.
E. Payment Bond
Contractor agrees that, after notification by The University of Southern Mississippi of the
award of the bid and prior to entering into a contract with the University, Contractor shall,
within ten (10) working days following receipt of such notification, deliver to the
University Business Office: (1) a payment bond guaranteeing the prompt payment by
Contractor of all persons supplying labor and/or materials on the Project, in the form and
substance of the AIA 312-2010.
F. Performance Bond
Contractor agrees that, after notification by The University of Southern Mississippi of the
award of the bid and prior to entering into a contract with the University, Contractor shall,
within ten (10) working days following receipt of such notification, deliver to the
University Business Office: (2) a performance bond guaranteeing the full and faithful
performance of the contract, in the form and substance of the AIA 312-2010.

Each bond shall be payable to, in favor of, and for the protection of The University of
Southern Mississippi, as Owner, in the amount of ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) of the
total contract amount. All bonds shall be written by a surety authorized to do business in
the state of Mississippi and shall have an A.M. Best rating of B+ or better.
G. Warranty and Guarantee
Contractor to provide a minimum ten (10) year labor and material warranty.
H. Substitutions
No substitutions will be allowed. The Contractor bears all risk if their bid price is based on
a product that is NOT specified herein this request for proposals. The Owner has the final
say regarding any allowable substitutions.
I. Payment and Invoicing
The University of Southern Mississippi will issue a purchase order for the full bid award.
After all work is complete to the Owner's satisfaction, the Contractor will submit invoicing
for payment along with all warranty information. Physical Plant staff will perform an
inspection and provide a punch list of items for Contractor completion and/or correction.
Payment will be made upon final completion. The Contractor will receive payment within
30 - 45 days upon final completion.
Questions and RFI's
Any questions or comments regarding the above requirements or specifications should
be sent to:
Lena Franklin
Associate Director of Capital Projects
Email: Lena.Franklin@usm.edu (copy bids@usm.edu on all communication)

The University of Southern Mississippi
Request for Proposals (RFP) # 27-19
Renasant Stadium Lower West Level Waterproofing
Appendix A: Proposal Form
Bid Date: Tuesday, November 3, at 2:00 p.m.
Bidder Information
Company Name & Address
Contact Person
Certificate of Responsibility
Number
Bid Bond
Surety
Bid Requirements
Site Visit
Received Addenda
Reference Letters (3)
ICRI Certification
OSHA 30 Certification
Manufacturer Certification
Pricing
The Contractor must provide lump sum pricing to include all labor, materials, tools, equipment,
bonding, and supervision required for the surface preparation and waterproofing application in
strict accordance with the specifications and general requirements described herein RFP # 27-
19.
Total Bid Amount (Numerical)
Total Bid Amount (Written)
Bid Submitted By ___________________________________________________
Printed Name ___________________________________________________
Date _______________________

The University of Southern Mississippi
Request for Proposals (RFP) # 27-19
Renasant Stadium Lower West Level Waterproofing
Appendix B: General Terms, Conditions, and Instructions for Bids/Proposals
1.) Failure to examine any drawings, specifications, and instructions will be at bidder's risk.
2.) Samples of items when called for must be furnished free of expense and if not
destroyed in testing, will, upon request, be returned at the bidder's expense. Request
for the return of samples must be made within ten (10) days following opening bids.
Each individual sample must be labeled with bidder's name and manufacturer's brand
name and number.
3.) As a public entity of the state, we use sealed bidding to ensure "fair and open
competition" to ensure no one in the buying organization can influence the bidding
process or steer the selection of a particular company by sharing competitive bid
information during the solicitation process. Generally, all bids must remain sealed until
they are opened publicly at the time stated in the notice-advance disclosure of the
terms of a bid may be cause for rejection of said bid. Bidders should never send
advanced copies of a sealed bid via email or screenshots of electronic bids. Bidders
must submit sealed bids to be opened at the time and place stated in the solicitation for
the public opening of bids and must not be revealed to the buyer before that time. Bids
must be signed and sealed with bidder's name and address on the outside of the
envelope, and the date and time of the bid opening and the bid file number shown in
the lower-left corner of the packages, envelopes, express mailing labels, boxes, etc.
4.) In order for your bid to be considered, it must be received and time stamped in our
office by 2:00 P.M. of the bid opening date. It is the responsibility of the vendor to
ensure their bid is received within the appointed time. If your bid package is not
received in Bond Hall, Room 214, by 2:00 P.M. of the bid opening date, it will not be
considered.
If you are delivering your bid, you need to hand carry the bid package to:
The University of Southern Mississippi
Procurement Dept. (Bid)
Bond Hall, Room 214
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
If you are mailing your bid package via U.S. Postal Service, mail to: