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This is an Attendance Sign-In Sheet for a public bid opening conducted by the Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) for procurement RFx:3160008166 regarding smoke alarms powered by sealed, non-replaceable, long-life batteries. The bid opening was held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. CT at the 10th Floor South Conference Room, 501 North West Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Bids were due on August 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CST. The smoke alarms must comply with specifications including ionization sensors, tamper resistance, piezoelectric horns rated at 85 decibels, and compliance with UL217, NFPA 72, California Fire Marshal, NFPA 101, and FHA/HUD standards. The procurement is variable-quantity, with the quantity calculated by dividing the $500,000 total budget by the unit price of the successful bidder, thereby maximizing the quantity of alarms delivered. The sign-in sheet indicates that at least three attendees were present at the public bid opening.

The funding for this procurement derives from the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (EMW-2024-FP-00536). Pricing must be structured as an all-inclusive unit price covering freight, shipping, handling, and delivery, with no separate line items permitted. The firm unit price must remain valid for 12 months from award. Delivery to Jackson is required on normal business days between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST with at least 24 hours' notice. All vendors must be registered with the Mississippi Suppliers Vendors system and submit a W-9 to MAGIC. Bids could be submitted electronically through MAGIC or in sealed paper envelopes, with facsimile and email submissions not accepted. The Mississippi Insurance Department reserved the right to reject any and all bids and waive informalities, with final responsibility and capability determinations made at the department's discretion.