Sealed Bids for Purchasing Services at Northwest Mississippi Community College

The contract issued by Northwest Mississippi Community College seeks sealed responses from qualified energy service providers to deliver energy conservation equipment and related services under a two-year Energy Services Contract, with an estimated value between 500,000 and 2 million dollars. The procurement process is governed by Mississippi state law, specifically Section 31-7-14, and the policies of the Mississippi Development Authority’s Energy Division. The solicitation, posted on August 1, 2025, requires responses to be submitted by 2:00 P.M. on September 22, 2025, either electronically via the designated bid website or through sealed hand delivery to the college’s Office of Purchasing. The award will be made to the lowest and/or best qualified responder, based on criteria including responsiveness, responsibility, and qualification, with the college reserving the right to reject or waive responses if deemed in its best interest. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with state statutes and policies but does not specify federal clauses or detailed technical or pricing line-item requirements within the available documentation. The contract’s scope involves the provision and installation of energy conservation measures, with the primary focus on improving energy efficiency at the college campus. The procurement process includes provisions for a response validity period of at least sixty days, with the possibility of extending the award delay if agreed upon by the lowest responsible responder. Administrative contacts include Mary Ayers, the Director of Construction and Maintenance, who can be reached for questions related to specifications or procedures. The process also incorporates standard rights for the college to reject responses, waive irregularities, and ensure that only qualified companies participate, all under the overarching framework of Mississippi law and policies governing energy service contracts.