9230-27-R-IFBD-00001

Jackson State University's Office of Purchasing and Travel is requesting bids on weightroom equipment for the Athletics Department's functional fitness program under IFB 26-01, with bids due August 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST/CDT.

The scope includes eight treadmills, five cross trainers, two upright bikes, four recumbent exercise bikes, and two PowerMill climbers, each with detailed technical specifications covering dimensions, console features, resistance levels, weight capacity, and power requirements. Bidders must provide unit pricing and total costs per line item and clearly describe any deviations from specified brands or construction. Unless otherwise stated in the bid, JSU assumes the bidder is offering the referenced brand items as specified. Delivery timeframes must be included.

Bids must be submitted on an FOB Destination basis, with prices quoted per unit and extended as indicated. Federal excise taxes and state sales or use taxes must not be included. Vendor pricing shall remain firm for the contract term; however, JSU will receive the benefit of any price decrease exceeding five percent. Payment terms allow JSU to remit payment within 45 days of receipt of goods or an uncontested invoice without penalty.

The anticipated intent to award date is August 19, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications. JSU reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or parts thereof.

Sealed bids must be submitted to the Office of Purchasing and Travel at H.P. Jacobs Administration Tower, 4th Floor, 1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39217, or electronically through the Mississippi Department of Finance MAGIC portal using RFX number 3160008177. Questions should be directed to Kimberly R. Harris at kimberly.r.harris@jsums.edu or 601-979-0978. Bidders must comply with all Mississippi purchasing regulations, Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity provisions, and state antitrust laws.