1464-27-R-IFBD-00003

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is requesting sealed bids for the purchase of a minimum of two and maximum of four Vertical Turbine Pumping Units, complete with installation, under IFB RFX #3160008241, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST.

Each unit must deliver 3,400 gallons per minute at a total dynamic head of 40 feet with a minimum efficiency of 84 percent at duty, equipped with a 50-horsepower vertical hollow shaft motor operating at 480 volts, three phase, 60 Hz. All pricing must be inclusive of equipment, materials, insurance, overhead, profit, transportation, labor, installation, and all associated costs. The awarded vendor must begin delivery and installation within 16 days of contract execution.

The contract is single-year with optional renewal validity dates only, pending Purchasing and Procurement Review Board approval. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all requirements and specifications. Bids substantially higher than competitors by more than 25 percent will be deemed non-responsive.

Bidders must be registered to do business in Mississippi or commit to registering within seven business days of award notification. No pre-bid conference, tour, or site visit will be held. Questions and clarifications are due September 15, 2026, with written answers anticipated by September 16, 2026. Bids may be submitted via sealed envelope to the Jackson office or electronically through the State of Mississippi's MAGIC system. Bid opening occurs at 2:00 PM CST on September 23, 2026, with notice of award anticipated by September 24, 2026. Post-award debriefing requests must be submitted within three business days of award notification; protests must be filed within seven calendar days of award notification or by October 3, 2026.