215-20250905120156 FGH

Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is seeking bids for four STERIS Certified Preowned Refurbished Advanced Surgical Tables, specifically the STERIS 4085 Advanced General Surgical Table model. The procurement is targeting a comprehensive surgical equipment upgrade with specific requirements including a removable headrest, leg section, pendant hand control unit, new electrically conductive table top cushions, and a new power cord. The bid, numbered 1602, is open to qualified vendors who can meet detailed technical and compliance specifications. Bid submissions are due by September 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with the bid opening to occur immediately thereafter at the Forrest General Hospital Purchasing Department. Vendors must provide unit pricing for the surgical tables and comply with multiple regulatory requirements, including registration with the Mississippi Employment Protection Act's E-Verify Program and submission of comprehensive drug screening documentation for on-site staff.

Potential bidders must meet significant insurance and credentialing requirements, including obtaining a certificate of insurance with specific coverage levels: Worker's Compensation, Commercial General Public Liability (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence), and Automobile General Liability (minimum $1,000,000). Vendors will be required to register with Forrest Health's authorized Vendor Credentialing Program and provide extensive documentation for contract consideration. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified medical equipment suppliers who can demonstrate compliance with state and federal statutes. The hospital reserves the right to accept or reject any bids, with the winning vendor to be notified via email. Although a precise budget range was not specified, the procurement involves four high-end surgical tables, suggesting a potentially significant contract value for the selected vendor.