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William Carey University is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive equipment procurement project for its new Institute of Primary Care, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The solicitation focuses on three distinct equipment categories: Audio Visual Equipment, Information Technology Networking, and Furniture. Bids are due on April 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., to be submitted at the Tatum Court Administration Building Board Room. The procurement is federally funded through a grant and subject to specific federal administrative requirements outlined in 2 C.F.R. 200, Appendix II. Potential bidders can obtain bid documents by contacting Peter Rupert via email or phone. The university will evaluate submissions based on the lowest and best proposals in accordance with Mississippi state procurement regulations, reserving the right to reject any or all bids. The procurement includes a 60-day bid withdrawal restriction, and bidders must demonstrate compliance with all specified requirements.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical and procedural requirements. The project involves equipping a new Institute of Primary Care, suggesting potential opportunities for vendors specializing in educational and medical facility outfitting. The procurement method indicates a competitive bidding process that will likely consider factors such as technical capability, pricing, and overall value proposition. No specific budget range or incumbent vendor information is provided in the available documentation. Interested vendors should carefully review the full bid specifications and be prepared to demonstrate their capacity to provide high-quality audio-visual equipment, networking infrastructure, and furniture that meets the university's precise specifications for the new Institute of Primary Care.