1301-25-R-RFQF-00007-V01

The Mississippi State Department of Health is conducting a Request for Quotes-Formal (RFQF) Reverse Auction procurement for the acquisition of 28 Dry Decontamination Kits and 28 Instructional Pop-up Signs. The decontamination kits must be comprehensive, capable of decontaminating 50 people, and include specific components such as a 36"x36" shuffle pit, nonabrasive towels, emergency cutting tools, absorptive mitts, pads, decontamination solution containers, and spray bottles. These kits must be designed to withstand variable weather conditions and meet stringent technical specifications. The procurement will be executed through the MAGIC e-procurement system, with sealed quotes due by 10:00 AM CST on February 10, 2025, and a reverse auction scheduled for February 19, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM CST. Bidders must be registered in the MAGIC system and use approved internet browsers (Microsoft IE version 11, Microsoft Edge, or Google Chrome versions 49 and above). The Mississippi State Department of Health will evaluate and award the contract to the lowest and best responder, reserving the right to waive minor informalities in the bidding process.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, bidders must meet technical and registration requirements to participate. The procurement is a one-time purchase with no automatic renewals or extensions, and the state is exempt from federal excise taxes and state/local sales taxes. Pricing must be submitted as unit costs for both decontamination kits and pop-up signs, with prices expected to remain firm throughout the contract term, except for potential price decreases exceeding 5%. Although a specific budget range was not disclosed, the procurement involves 28 kits and 28 signs, suggesting a moderate-scale acquisition. Potential vendors should carefully review the technical specifications and ensure compliance with all system and browser requirements to be considered for this contract opportunity. The MSDH will conduct a comprehensive evaluation to determine the most advantageous proposal based on pricing, technical capabilities, and overall responsiveness to the procurement requirements.