351-20251117103840 HCC

Hinds Community College is seeking unpriced technical proposals for Medical Headwalls through a competitive bidding process identified as Bid #3314. The procurement is specifically for medical infrastructure equipment, with vendors required to submit technical proposals electronically through www.hindsccbids.com by December 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CST. The solicitation involves a two-stage evaluation process, beginning with a technical proposal review followed by a reverse auction scheduled for December 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. CST. Qualified vendors will be invited to participate in the reverse auction after their technical submissions are evaluated and approved. Potential bidders must carefully review all specifications and comply with bid provisions, understanding that the college reserves the right to reject any submissions, waive irregularities, or solicit new bids as deemed appropriate. Technical questions should be directed to Tammy Wood, Director of Procurement, at 601-857-3836, while procedural inquiries can be made to PH Bidding Group at 662-407-0195.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be prepared to indemnify and hold harmless Hinds Community College from potential losses, damages, expenses, claims, or legal actions resulting from non-compliance with bid requirements. While the specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement appears to be for medical facility infrastructure upgrades involving headwall installations. The competitive reverse auction format suggests an intent to optimize pricing through vendor competition. Vendors will be required to demonstrate technical capability and compliance with the college's specifications during the initial proposal phase, with only technically qualified bidders permitted to advance to the pricing stage of the procurement process.