IFB 25-29 Cage and Bottle Washer 310LX - Cage and Bottle Washers are heavy-duty and reliable hydro-spray washers. These cage and bottle washers are designed for ease of use, minimal maintenance, and the highest cleanability of caging, bottles, debris

Jackson State University is soliciting bids for a LYNX Model 310LX Cage & Bottle Washer through an Invitation for Bids (IFB 25-29) with solicitation number 9230-26-R-RFIN-00013, issued on June 2, 2026, and due by June 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The unit is a heavy-duty hydro-spray washer designed for cleaning caging, bottles, debris pans, and other laboratory animal care items, featuring stainless steel insulated construction, a vertical rise door, an oscillating jet system, an automatic self-cleaning screen, and a 7.5 HP stainless steel treatment pump. Control is managed via a color graphic touch screen micro-computer with twelve programmable multi-phase cycles, and the system includes a modem for online diagnostics and an Ethernet connection. Required accessories include a universal cage wash rack, a pan wash rack, an automatic damper, a drain discharge cool-down injection system, and a transfer cart. The equipment must come with a three-year warranty and semi-annual preventative maintenance consisting of two inspection visits within a twelve-month period. Bids must be submitted using JSU’s official bid form or through the Mississippi Department of Finance MAGIC portal, and must clearly indicate FOB Destination shipping terms; bids with alternative shipping methods will be disqualified. All submissions must be sealed and delivered by hand or mail to the Office of Purchasing and Travel at Jackson State University, with fax or email submissions strictly prohibited. Bidders are required to certify compliance with anti-corruption, antitrust, and tax laws, and must not have participated in or received compensation for preparing the specifications. The contract is subject to the Mississippi Public Records Act, and the vendor must indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the State of Mississippi against all claims arising from their performance. Acceptance of goods will occur at the delivery location, with JSU retaining the right to inspect at any time, including at the vendor’s facility, and to reject non-conforming items at the vendor’s cost. Payment is due within 45 days of receipt of goods and an uncontested invoice, with no penalty applied for timely payment. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications, and failure to comply with bid form requirements, addenda, or pass/fail gates such as shipping terms, alternate bids, or terms and conditions will result in disqualification.