Sealed Bid for Purchase of Goods Submission Deadline October

This contract involves the solicitation of sealed bids by Mississippi State University for the purchase of goods associated with BID 26-08, titled "HARDY III," with a procurement value estimated between $500,000 and $2,000,000. Bidders are instructed to submit their bids electronically or physically to the Office of Procurement and Contracts by October 15, 2025, at 2:00 P.M., with detailed plans and specifications available for download from the university’s designated website. The procurement process is governed by general terms that reserve the university’s right to waive informalities and emphasize compliance with equal opportunity and affirmative action policies, reflecting federal and state legal requirements. The contract incorporates standard clauses related to the waiver of informalities and equal opportunity obligations but does not specify detailed evaluation criteria, award methodology, or evaluation factors. There are no explicit provisions regarding inspection, acceptance, or quality standards within the available documentation. Supporting materials, including plans and specifications, are referenced as accessible via the university’s website but are not included directly in the contract. Administrative details such as payment procedures, invoicing methods, and specific contract management contacts are not provided, indicating that further information may be obtained through the referenced online resources. Overall, the contract emphasizes procedural instructions for bid submission and compliance with broad procurement policies, with detailed technical and contractual specifics to be found in the external plans and specifications.