6-20251209090936 JSU

Jackson State University is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive procurement of specialized educational and technological equipment through its Office of Purchasing and Travel. The solicitation includes nine distinct line items, with key deliverables consisting of a virtual cadaver table with real-human cadavers, anatomical materials, a 5200VA UPS system, shipping crate, protective cover, convertible monitors, warranty extensions, Samsung Galaxy tablets, and science software with cloud-based support. Interested bidders must submit sealed bids by January 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CST to the H.P. Jacobs Administration Tower, located at 1400 John R. Lynch Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Prospective vendors may submit written inquiries until December 11, 2025, with responses anticipated by November 18, 2025. The bid opening is scheduled for January 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with an anticipated intent to award on January 20, 2026, and potential MAGIC submission by January 27, 2026.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though bidders must certify they are not delinquent in Mississippi franchise tax payments and have not violated antitrust laws. All bids must be submitted on a firm, fixed-price basis with FOB Destination shipping terms, and vendors must quote unit prices with clearly calculated extensions. Jackson State University is exempt from federal excise taxes and state sales or use taxes, and bidders are prohibited from including these in their quotations. Bid prices must remain firm for the contract term, though the university reserves the right to benefit from price decreases exceeding five percent, with vendors required to provide written notice of reductions within ten days of the effective date. Delivery expectations default to 14 calendar days after purchase order receipt if not specifically stated by the bidder. While a specific award value is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the equipment procurement suggests a potentially significant contract value spanning multiple technological and educational resources.