315-20251224085018 HCC

Holmes Community College is seeking sealed un-priced bid proposals for the acquisition of a Used 1974 or Newer Cessna 150M Aircraft through Bid File #46, with the primary objective of supporting hands-on flight training for students in the college's aviation program. The procurement opportunity requires vendors to submit proposals by 10:00 a.m. CST on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, either physically to the Holmes Community College Purchasing Department located at 9216 Highway 14, Goodman, MS 39079, or electronically via www.centralbidding.com. Qualified vendors with compliant proposals will be invited to participate in an electronic reverse auction scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. CST. Potential bidders must register at www.centralauctionhouse.com/registration.php to participate in the reverse auction. Technical questions regarding specifications can be directed to Dr. Jim Haffey at 601-259-8997, general purchasing inquiries to the Goodman Campus Purchasing Office at 662-472-9079, and electronic bidding process questions to Central Bidding at 1-225-810-4814.

The bid notice does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on participating organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The procurement does not include specific award values or budget ranges for the used Cessna 150M aircraft. Holmes Community College reserves the right to extend the auction date, complete the pre-qualification process, amend specifications, reject any or all bids submitted, and waive any informalities. The bid was published in the Holmes County Herald on December 24, 2025, and January 1, 2026, as well as on MPTAP on December 24, 2025, ensuring broad visibility for potential bidders interested in supplying an aircraft for the college's flight training program.