6-20251029085731 JSU

Jackson State University (JSU) is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of a sophisticated laboratory instrumentation package, specifically a LC/MS Triple Quadrupole System. The procurement encompasses one complete LC/MS Triple Quadrupole System, a UPS 5200VA NXT NPTU5200-O-N unit, installation and customer familiarization services, a custom crate, LCMS-101 introductory training, and a comprehensive three-year Value Plan Service Agreement. Prospective bidders must submit written inquiries by November 5, 2025, with university responses posted by November 12, 2025. Sealed bids are due on November 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. CST/CDT, with the bid opening occurring the same day and an anticipated Intent to Award on December 3, 2025. All bids must be submitted FOB Destination using JSU-furnished bid forms or electronically via the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration contract bid search portal, with RFX number 3150006567. Bidders are required to provide unit pricing, with brand name references considered descriptive but not restrictive, and equivalent items meeting quality standards will be evaluated.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restricted respondent types. If the procurement cost exceeds $500,000, MAGIC approval from the Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) will be required by December 10, 2025. All vendor communications must be directed to Kimberly R. Harris via email or phone, and JSU reserves the right to accept or reject any bids, waive minor technicalities, and award to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications. The university is exempt from federal excise taxes and state sales or use taxes, and pricing should not include such taxes. No bid may be altered after the closing time, and suppliers failing to state delivery time will be obligated to complete delivery within 14 calendar days of purchase order receipt. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a potentially significant investment in advanced laboratory technology.