9250-25-R-IFBD-00022

Mississippi State University's Office of Procurement & Contracts is soliciting bids for the repair and replacement of tornado-damaged irrigation equipment at the Black Belt Branch Station in Brooksville, MS. The invitation for bids (IFB) numbered 25-27/RFX #3160007260 seeks a qualified vendor to repair four center pivots and one lateral pivot irrigation system, with all repairs requiring original manufacturers' parts to restore equipment to full working condition. The project specifically requires installation of a Zimmatic 9500 series pivot system or equivalent models from Valley (8000 series) or Reinke, along with two Cornell Redi-prime 60-HP 3 phase motor 480 volt 4HH pumps capable of producing 300-765 GPM flow rates. The system must meet stringent technical specifications, including wind load resistance of 87 mph minimum, compliance with ASABE standards and NEC requirements. Key procurement dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on March 18, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. located at 23512 Hwy 45, Brooksville, MS 39739, with final bids due on April 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

The bid has specific vendor qualifications, including a requirement that the dealer must be located within 50 miles of Brooksville, MS and have been in business for at least 6 months specializing in agricultural irrigation systems. The procurement mandates a 12-month warranty from certified start-up or 18-month warranty from shipment date for all installed equipment. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, the technical complexity and geographical restrictions suggest a highly specialized procurement targeting experienced agricultural irrigation system providers. The equipment replacement represents a substantial infrastructure investment, though specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. The solicitation represents a critical infrastructure restoration effort following tornado damage, with the goal of fully restoring irrigation capabilities at the Black Belt Branch Station in Noxubee County, Mississippi.