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Hattiesburg Public School District is soliciting unpriced bid qualification specifications for cafeteria serving line equipment and pass-thru heated and refrigerated cabinets at Hattiesburg High School, with specifications due June 5, 2026 and an electronic reverse auction scheduled for June 12, 2026.

The scope includes one all-purpose counter, one four-well hot food counter, one 36-inch all-purpose counter, one refrigerated cold pan serving counter, two cashier's counters, one additional refrigerated cold pan serving counter, one additional 36-inch all-purpose counter, one additional four-well hot food counter, one additional 28-inch all-purpose counter, two heated display merchandisers, two open display merchandisers, two milk coolers, two pass-thru heated cabinets, and two pass-thru refrigerators. All equipment must be installed and operational by December 31, 2026.

Bidders must submit three professional references and comply with Mississippi business licensing requirements. Contractors submitting bids exceeding $50,000 must provide current certificates of responsibility. The district requires comprehensive insurance coverage: commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence with $2 million aggregate, commercial auto liability of $1 million, statutory workers' compensation with employer's liability of $1 million per accident, and fidelity bonds of $5,000 per individual and $25,000 per occurrence.

Bid prices must be NET and firm, including transportation, handling, taxes, warranties, and guarantees, with no escalator clauses. The successful bidder is responsible for installation, removal of existing equipment, site cleanup and debris disposal, on-site training at no additional cost, and all electrical and plumbing connections within six feet of equipment.

Unpriced qualification specifications are due by 1:00 p.m. CST June 5, 2026, submittable at the district office (301 Mamie Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401) or electronically at www.centralauctionhouse.com. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held at Hattiesburg High School (301 Hutchinson Avenue). The electronic reverse auction runs June 12, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CST.