Pre-RFPCapital ProjectsDetected May 21, 2026

The University of Mississippi obtained approval on May 21, 2026 to initiate project IHL 207‑527 and appoint Allen & Hoshall, PLLC as design professional for the Jackson Avenue Center West Renovation. The project will renovate about 30,000 square feet of the former Malco Building to create university classrooms, student spaces, and a permanent home for Ole Miss Esports. 5M budgeted for furniture and equipment.With the architect of record selected but the general contractor still TBD, this is moving from planning into design, creating near‑term downstream opportunities for GC’s, specialty subs, AV and gaming infrastructure providers, classroom technology vendors, and FF&E suppliers interested in higher‑education learning and esports facilities.

RFQ process used for design selection; three firms interviewed and Allen & Hoshall chosen; GC procurement still to come.

Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of TrusteesUM Jackson Avenue Center West 30,000 SF renovation and esports buildout

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Capital plan & early discussion

Next 1–2 Q

Scoping & vendor outreach window

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What is a pre-RFP signal?

A pre-RFP signal is an early indicator that a government agency is planning a purchase — a project discussed in a board meeting, a budget line item, a new hire, or a grant award — captured before a formal RFP or bid is published. Acting on signals gives SLED and B2G vendors months of lead time to build relationships and shape requirements.

When will Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees issue an RFP for this project?

Pre-RFP signals typically surface 6–18 months before a formal solicitation is published. Civic IQ tracks Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees's meeting records, agendas, and budgets continuously and updates this signal as the project moves through the buying cycle toward an RFP.

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