ADVERTISEMENT   +/- 36 Acres for Sale or Long-Term Lease   The University of Southern Mississippi, in consultation with the Department of Finance and Administration, is soliciting sealed development proposals for the sale or long-term lease of four parcels of property located south of Lake Sehoy in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The property is located in the USM Innovation and Commercialization Park and part of Sections 35 and 36, Township 5 North, Range 14 West, Forrest County, Mississippi. Parcel sizes range from +/- 8.47 acres to +/- 18.06 acres, and in combination total +/- 36 acres. Proposals will be considered on a parcel-by-parcel basis and should contain a plan consistent with Planned Multi-Use (PMU) zoning and with the USM-ICP Work, Live, Play masterplan strategy. Proposals are solicited in accordance with the terms, conditions, and instructions as set forth in the full RFP. Proposals will be accepted until 2:00:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at which point proposals will be opened and evaluated at the Physical Plant Conference Room on the campus of The University of Southern Mississippi. Inquiries must be made in writing to bids@usm.edu. Online requests for access to the full RFP and supporting documents can be made at the following link: https://www.thepolymerinstitute.com/rfp1 . 4/06, 4/13/2026 #