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East Mississippi Community College Board of Trustees is conducting a procurement for Associate Degree Nursing Program Equipment through an un-priced solicitation and subsequent electronic reverse auction process. The solicitation will accept proposals until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the college's Business Office in Scooba, Mississippi, with both physical and electronic submission options available. Vendors who submit acceptable proposals will be invited to participate in an Electronic Reverse Auction scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2025, on www.centralauctionhouse.com. Interested parties can obtain detailed item specifications by contacting Jamonicia Johnson at 662-243-2664 or jjohnson2@eastms.edu, with additional bidding information accessible on http://www.eastms.edu/bids and www.centralbidding.com. The solicitation will be published on March 27, 2025, and April 3, 2025, with proof of publication required. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids and negotiate with the lowest/best bidder.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. The college has committed to ensuring its procurement processes are free from discrimination and harassment, with the Office of the Director of Human Resources designated to handle any non-discrimination policy inquiries. No specific incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements were explicitly mentioned in the solicitation documents. While no precise budget range or award value was specified, the solicitation is specifically for equipment related to the Associate Degree Nursing Program, suggesting a targeted procurement with potential significant equipment investment. Vendors interested in participating can seek clarification about the reverse auction process by contacting Central Bidding at 225-810-4814. The solicitation indicates a comprehensive approach to procuring nursing program equipment, with flexibility for negotiation and vendor selection.