1301-25-R-RFQF-00006

The Mississippi State Department of Health is conducting a Request for Quotes-Formal (RFQF) Reverse Auction for the procurement of a Single-Lane Drive Through Inflatable Tent System. The solicitation seeks a comprehensive tent system with specific dimensional requirements of 31'L x 20'W x 10'H externally and 31'L x 19'W x 9'H internally, providing approximately 600 square feet of floor space. The tent must feature an internal air-frame structure, integrated LED lighting, HVAC ducting, and electrical systems including a diesel generator. Critical technical specifications include chemical-resistant neoprene construction, dual inflation capabilities (110V electric and SCBA), and the ability to be deployed by three persons or less within 6 minutes. Sealed quotes are due by 10:00 AM CST on February 28, 2024, with a reverse auction scheduled for February 19, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM CST. Bidders must register and obtain credentials through the MAGIC e-procurement system prior to participation, and all pricing must remain firm for the contract term, with the State receiving benefits from any price decreases exceeding 5%.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and E-Verify compliance requirements. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly noted in the documentation. Vendors must be capable of providing a fully functional inflatable tent system that meets the stringent operational and technical requirements outlined in the solicitation. While a specific award value was not disclosed, the detailed technical specifications suggest a sophisticated and potentially high-value procurement. Responses may be hand-delivered to the Underwood Building in Jackson, MS, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 AM CST, with standard state and federal funding availability disclaimers in effect. The procurement methodology utilizing a reverse auction suggests a competitive bidding environment designed to secure the most advantageous pricing for the Mississippi State Department of Health.