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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCC) has issued a sealed bid solicitation for dental clinic and laboratory equipment and furnishings through its District Purchasing Office located in Harrison Hall, Perkinston, Mississippi. The procurement encompasses 18 line items including specialized dental equipment such as 10 DCI Series 4 dental chairs, doctor and assistant stools, sterilization equipment, imaging systems, and mechanical room components. Specific equipment includes a steam sterilizer, autoclave sterilizer, undercounter washer disinfector, digital panoramic x-ray system, HD wall x-ray, air compressor supporting 14 simultaneous users, and a dental dry vacuum system. Sealed bids must be submitted by 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, either as physical documents (one signed hard copy and flash drive) or electronically through Central Bidding. All equipment must be shipped, delivered, installed, and tested to ensure optimal performance by March 1, 2026, with the college reserving the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

The solicitation includes provisions for minority or woman-owned business status identification, with a minimum one-year warranty required on all equipment. Bidders must agree to the State of Mississippi Public Entity Contract Addendum and include shipping and handling costs in their total bid. The bid will be firm for 90 days after the opening date and must be FOB to MGCC-Tradition campus. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the equipment procurement suggests a significant investment in upgrading dental clinic infrastructure. No site visit or pre-bid meeting is scheduled, and potential vendors can contact Kortney Woodard, Director of Administrative Services, at (601) 928-6672 or kortney.woodard@mgccc.edu for additional information. The college intends to award the contract to a single vendor, with bids evaluated on completeness, compliance, and overall value.