13371-20240412102613 PRCC Weldin

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Pearl River Community College (PRCC) is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of equipment for a Welding Training Program. The bids are due by 2:00 PM on April 23, 2024, and can be submitted electronically or hand-delivered to the PRCC Business Office located at 101 Highway 11 North, Poplarville, MS 39470. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. PRCC is seeking responses from qualified vendors to provide the necessary equipment and materials to support the Welding Training Program, but the specific details on the equipment and quantities being procured are not provided in the advertisement. The procurement will be awarded to the bidder that PRCC determines is in the best interest of the college.

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The advertisement indicates that PRCC is an equal opportunity employer and will afford full opportunity for minority business enterprises to submit bids. However, the advertisement does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, the advertisement does not provide any information on incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure and technology that may require integration. Finally, the advertisement does not include any details on the possible award values or budget ranges for this procurement.