1711-24-R-IFBD-00007-V01

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS) Forensic Laboratory is seeking to establish a 48-month purchasing contract for the acquisition of Dry Gas Ethanol Standards. The purpose is to provide these standards for use by the Mississippi Forensics Laboratory located in Pearl, MS. The estimated annual quantity is 300 units, though the exact quantity is unknown. Bids are due by May 14, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. Central Standard Time and will be publicly opened on the same date and time. The contract has an optional 12-month renewal upon mutual agreement. Bidders must be registered with the State of Mississippi and provide a valid W-9 form. Bids will be evaluated based on the bottom-line figure, conformity with specifications, and responsibility of the bidder. The MDPS reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to waive informalities.

The procurement is open to any qualified vendor, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The MDPS has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this requirement. The procurement does not include any details on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not provide an estimated award value or budget range.