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This is an Invitation for Bid issued by the Mississippi Department of Insurance for the procurement of smoke alarms. The bid number is 1501-27-R-RAEX-00001, with bids due August 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CST and public bid opening scheduled for September 1, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. CST. The quantity of smoke alarms is variable and will be calculated by dividing the total budget allocation by the unit price offered by the successful bidder, thereby maximizing the quantity delivered under a lowest-unit-price procurement structure. The required smoke alarms must feature sealed, non-replaceable long-life batteries; ionization sensors; tamper resistance; and piezoelectric horns rated at 85 decibels. Compliance with UL217, NFPA 72, California Fire Marshal, NFPA 101, and FHA/HUD standards is mandatory. Delivery to Jackson must occur on normal business days between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST with at least 24 hours' notice required.

Pricing must be submitted as an all-inclusive unit price covering freight, shipping, handling, and delivery with no separate line items permitted, and the firm unit price must remain valid for 12 months from award. The procurement is funded through the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (EMW-2024-FP-00536) with a total budget of $500,000. All vendors must be registered with the Mississippi Suppliers Vendors system and submit a W-9 form to MAGIC (Mississippi's Accountability System for Government Information and Collaboration). Bids may be submitted electronically through MAGIC or in sealed paper envelopes; facsimile and email submissions are not accepted. Bidders must demonstrate satisfactory evidence of ability to deliver the full quantity, and the Mississippi Department of Insurance reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive informalities in making final responsibility and capability determinations.