Beautification project for East Mississippi State Hospital Campuse Flowers, Shrubs, i.e. landscaping design and installation

EAST MISSISSIPPI STATE HOSPITAL

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Campus Beautification Services

IFB No.:EMSH-2026-08-BEAUTY

Issue Date: September 2, 2026

Proposal Due Date: September 16, 2026

Site Visit upon request

1. Introduction

East Mississippi State Hospital (EMSH) is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive beautification services for the following campuses:

● Meridian Main Campus – 1818 College Drive Meridian, MS

● Meridian BASAC (Behavioral Addictions Services and Care) 1401 College Drive Meridian, MS

● Nursing Home Division– R.P. White and James T. Champion facilities 1455 North Lakeland Drive Meridian, MS

● S Building 5701 North Hills Street Meridian, MS

● EMSH Newton Campus at 701 Northside Drive Newton, MS

● EMSH Footprints – 851 New Ireland Road Newton, MS

The goal of this project is to enhance the visual appeal, safety, and welcoming atmosphere of our grounds for patients, staff, and visitors.

2. Scope of Work

Services may include, but are not limited to:

● Landscaping design and installation (trees, shrubs, seasonal flowers, turf improvements)

● Lawn maintenance (relative to beautification) and edging

● Walkway and courtyard enhancements

● Decorative planters and seating areas

● Removal of debris, overgrowth, and invasive plants

3. Contractor Qualifications

● Demonstrated experience in large-scale landscaping and beautification projects

● Licensed and insured to operate in the State of Mississippi

● Ability to work within active healthcare facility environments with minimal disruption

● References from at least three similar projects completed within the last five years

4. BID Requirements

Bids must include:

● Company profile and relevant experience

● Detailed work plan and timeline

● Itemized cost estimate (labor, materials, equipment)

● Proposed maintenance schedule

● Safety and environmental sustainability practices

5. Submission Instructions

All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “EMSH Campus Beautification IFB 2026-08”

to:

East Mississippi State Hospital

Attn: Procurement Office

5701 North Hills Street

Meridian, MS 39307

Electronic submissions will also be accepted at: adavis@emsh.ms.gov

6. Evaluation Criteria

● Cost

7. Timeline

● IFB Release Date: September 2, 2026

● Site Visit available upon request

● Bid Submission Deadline: September 16, 2026

● Anticipated Award Date: September 16, 2026

● Project Start Date: September 17, 2026

8. Contact Information

For questions or to schedule a site visit, contact:

Andrea M. Davis– Procurement Officer

Phone: (601)581-7666

Email: adavis@emsh.ms.gov

EMSH reserves the right to reject any or all bids.