INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) RFX 3160007245.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Mississippi State Department of Health for a 1500 bulk tank for liquid argon gas and ongoing gas purchases to fill the tank as needed. The IFB number is RFX #3160007245. The bid submission deadline is March 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST, with bid opening scheduled for 10:30 AM CST. Questions are due by March 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST, with answers posted by March 14, 2025. The anticipated notice of intent to award is March 24, 2025, with a contract effective date of April 3, 2025. The contract term is five years with no automatic renewals or extensions.

The pricing must include all associated costs with no additional or hidden fees, including test kits, test platform/maintenance, equipment, materials, insurance, overhead, profit, transportation, labor, licenses, and permits. The bid form requires pricing for facility fees (tank rental and maintenance/repairs), delivery fees for filling the tank, and gas fees per 100 cubic feet of liquid nitrogen for each of the five contract years. Prices must remain firm throughout the contract term, though the state will receive the benefit of any price decrease exceeding 5%. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must be registered to do business in Mississippi or complete registration within 7 business days of award.