Sealed Bids Requested for Purchase of Goods

This contract involves the solicitation of sealed bids by Mississippi State University for the procurement of two primary items: the renewal of an annual license, hardware support, and maintenance for TimeClock Plus, and an autonomous drone solution. Bidders are instructed to submit their sealed bids by September 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM to the Office of Procurement and Contracts located at 245 Barr Avenue, 610 McArthur Hall. The contract value is estimated to fall between $50,000 and $200,000. The solicitation emphasizes that the university reserves the right to waive informalities in the bid process and is committed to equal opportunity employment. The available documentation does not specify detailed clauses, federal acquisition regulation references, or standard contractual provisions. There are no explicit references to FAR clauses, specific evaluation criteria, award methodology, or detailed terms for inspection, delivery, or performance. The scope of work centers on renewing software licenses/support for TimeClock Plus and acquiring an autonomous drone system, with no detailed technical specifications or performance standards provided. Additionally, the contract does not include attachments, exhibits, or supplemental materials, nor does it specify packaging, marking, labeling, or security requirements. Administrative details are limited to the bid submission address, with no information on invoicing procedures, contract type, or personnel requirements. Overall, the procurement is straightforward, with minimal contractual complexity, focusing primarily on the submission of sealed bids for specified goods within the outlined deadline.