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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) has issued Request for Quotes (RFQ) #3140004340 for the procurement of a specialized sixty-five-foot mining sluice with water pump and installation. The procurement seeks a comprehensive equipment solution with specific technical requirements, including construction from 14-gauge stainless steel, lumber treated for freshwater submersion, and dual water systems. The sluice must feature an automatic sand-washing panning section with a production capacity of 400-500 3lb bags per eight-hour period, alongside specific design elements such as a 13.5-foot cascading waterfall, a 15-foot tower, and a five-stepped waterfall system. The RFQ was posted on August 12, 2025, with quotes due by 2:00 p.m. on August 22, 2025, and the proposed contract term spans from August 15, 2025, to August 14, 2026. Vendor pricing must be comprehensive, covering equipment, materials, insurance, overhead, profit, transportation, labor, licenses, permits, and management fees, with the contract to be awarded to the vendor submitting the lowest and best quote.

The solicitation encourages participation from minority and women-owned businesses, with a requirement that vendors be registered to do business in Mississippi or register within seven business days of being offered an award (sole proprietors are exempt from this requirement). Vendors must provide an itemized cost breakdown and attach a dated quote document. Payment will be made upon successful completion of work and invoice submission. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a significant investment in specialized mining equipment. The RFQ does not mention incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that requires integration, focusing instead on the procurement of a new, specialized mining sluice system. The emphasis on detailed specifications and comprehensive pricing indicates a thorough approach to acquiring a high-performance, custom-designed mining equipment solution for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.