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Hattiesburg Public School District is seeking unpriced bid qualification specifications for cafeteria dining area furniture at Hattiesburg High School (301 Hutchinson Avenue) to participate in an electronic reverse auction, with qualifications due June 5, 2026 by 1:00 p.m. CST and the auction scheduled for June 12, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. CST.

The scope includes mobile folding booths, ergonomic chairs in multiple styles and colors, round and rectangular dining tables with laminate options, mobile tables with attached seating, conversation tables, and waste and recycling receptacles totaling 534 seats: 12 four-top tables (48 seats), 22 six-top tables (88 seats), 13 eight-top tables (78 seats), 10 twelve-top tables (80 seats), and 20 counter seating areas (240 seats). All equipment must be installed and fully operational by December 31, 2026, with on-site training provided after installation.

Bidders must submit unpriced qualifications including three professional references and current insurance certificates demonstrating Commercial General Liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence with $2 million aggregate, Commercial Auto Liability of $1 million, Workers' Compensation with statutory limits, and fidelity bonds of $5,000 per individual and $25,000 per occurrence. Contractors submitting bids exceeding $50,000 must include a current Mississippi certificate of responsibility. Bid prices must be net and firm, including all transportation, handling, taxes, warranties, and training costs, fully prepaid. The district reserves the right to reject any or all bids, extend the auction date, waive formalities, amend specifications, and accept the bid deemed most favorable. Bidders must remove existing furniture, complete site cleanup and debris removal, and may protest awards within seven calendar days; final contract award requires Board of Trustees approval. Electronic submissions are accepted via www.centralauctionhouse.com.