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Mississippi State University's Office of Procurement & Contracts is seeking bids for a new 8 Row Twin Row Folding Planter through Bid Number 25-32/RFX #3160007278. The procurement is specifically for an advanced agricultural planter with comprehensive technical specifications, including a 3-point mounted stacking toolbar frame, adjustable drive wheels, mechanical seed spacing transmission, vacuum turbofan with hydraulic drive, population monitor, and specialized seed plate systems for corn and beans. Vendors must submit proposals either electronically through portal.magic.ms.gov or via sealed envelope to 245 Barr Avenue, 610 McArthur Hall, Mississippi State, MS 39762, with the bid opening scheduled for April 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. Submission guidelines mandate that bids be received during normal working hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST) and comply with Mississippi state purchasing regulations. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on meeting detailed technical specifications and providing the most competitive unit pricing for the planter. Interested vendors can direct inquiries to the Office of Procurement & Contracts at 662-325-2550.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement appears to be open to agricultural equipment manufacturers and suppliers who can meet the specified technical requirements. The bid does not indicate a predetermined budget range or maximum award value, suggesting that pricing will be a competitive factor in vendor selection. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that might require integration with the new planter. Vendors will be expected to provide a comprehensive unit price for the complete planter system, demonstrating capability to meet the university's precise agricultural equipment needs. The procurement process adheres to standard Mississippi state purchasing protocols, which typically ensure fair and transparent competitive bidding practices for state institutional procurement.