REQUEST FOR QUOTES-FORMAL (RFQF) REVERSE AUCTION RFX # 3140004210.pdf

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has issued a Request for Quotes-Formal (RFQF) Reverse Auction (RFx # 3140004210) for the procurement of four different types of car seats: Infant Car Seats, Convertible Car Seats, Combination/High Backed Booster Seats, and Backless Belt-Positioning Booster Seats. The anticipated quantities include 1,232 Infant Car Seats, 1,207 Convertible Safety Car Seats, 250 Combination/High Backed Booster Seats, and 140 Backless Belt-Positioning Booster Seats. The reverse auction is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM CST, with valid quotes being accepted until 10:00 AM CST on May 12, 2025. Bidders must be registered in the MAGIC (Mississippi Administrative and Public Procurement System) electronic procurement system and will be notified approximately 7 working days prior to the auction.

The current contract's total value is $792,820.00, though funding has not reached that amount in previous years. All seats must meet federal motor vehicle safety standards and include specific requirements such as exceeding federal safety standards, being certified for aircraft use, and having appropriate harness systems and weight ranges. The contract will run until September 4, 2025, with the MSDH preferring a two-year contract. Bidders must provide tracking information for all orders, deliver unloaded seat shipments without recipient assistance, include inside delivery for all orders, and ensure recipients are not billed for delivery. The procurement is subject to state and federal regulations, with the MSDH reserving the right to terminate the contract with 30 days' notice and to reject any bids that do not meet specifications.