1301-25-R-RFQF-00008

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has issued a Request for Quotes-Formal (RFQF) Reverse Auction for the procurement of car seats, specifically seeking 1,232 Infant Car Seats, 1,207 Convertible Safety Car Seats, 250 Combination/High Backed Booster Seats, and 140 Backless Belt-Positioning Booster Seats. The reverse auction is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM CST, with valid quotes being accepted until 10:00 AM CST on May 12, 2025. Bidders must be registered in the MAGIC electronic procurement system and will receive notification approximately 7 working days prior to the auction. All car seats must meet federal motor vehicle safety standards, exceed federal safety standards, be certified for aircraft use, and include appropriate harness systems and weight ranges. Vendors are required to provide tracking information for all orders, deliver unloaded seat shipments without recipient assistance, ensure inside delivery for all orders, and guarantee that recipients are not billed for delivery.

The procurement opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The current contract's total value is $792,820.00, though funding has not reached that amount in previous years. The contract will run until September 4, 2025, with the MSDH expressing a preference for a two-year contract duration. The department reserves the right to terminate the contract with 30 days' notice and to reject any bids that do not meet the specified requirements. Potential bidders should note that the procurement is subject to both state and federal regulations, and successful vendors must be able to comply with all technical specifications and delivery requirements outlined in the Request for Quotes-Formal document.