1130-16-R-NBID-00017-V02

The state of Mississippi is seeking a negotiated contract bid for mailing equipment through the Department of Finance and Administration's Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management. The procurement opportunity (ID: 1130-16-R-NBID-00017-V02) is designed to establish a contract for providing mailing equipment to various state and local government entities, including all state agencies, boards, commissions, departments, institutions, counties, municipalities, school districts, and other political subdivisions within Mississippi. The contract will cover the procurement of mailing equipment with a net unit cost not exceeding $50,000, with potential options for both equipment purchases and rental agreements. The solicitation was posted on March 1, 2016, with proposals due by April 15, 2016. Authorized purchasers under this contract will have the ability to acquire mailing equipment through a standardized state-approved rental agreement, with the contract period initially set for one year from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. The state reserves the right to cancel the agreement with 30 days' notice, and contractors must adhere to specified pricing, payment, transportation, and indemnification provisions.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears to be open to vendors capable of supplying mailing equipment across a broad range of state and local government entities in Mississippi. While specific incumbent vendors are not identified in the available documentation, the contract establishes clear parameters for potential contractors, including restrictions on assignment or subcontracting without prior written state consent. The contract is non-exclusive, meaning multiple vendors may be authorized to provide equipment. Although precise award values are not detailed, the $50,000 unit cost cap suggests the potential for significant cumulative procurement across multiple jurisdictions. Vendors interested in responding to this opportunity must demonstrate the capability to provide mailing equipment that meets state specifications, with the ability to support the equipment needs of various government entities throughout Mississippi. The contract's structure allows for flexibility in equipment provision while maintaining standardized terms and conditions for government purchasers.