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Mississippi State University's Office of Procurement & Contracts is soliciting bids for an early procurement project involving electrical equipment for the Howell Hall Additions & Renovations project, specifically for the College of Architecture, Art & Design. The procurement focuses on critical electrical infrastructure components, including one 70 KW, 480V natural gas generator, one 750KVA 480Y/277V oil-filled transformer, one 150KVA 208Y/120V oil-filled transformer, and one 125 amp, 4-pole, 4-wire Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS). Bidders must comply with multiple technical standards including NFPA, ANSI, IEEE, and NEMA regulations for electrical equipment. The bid (Number 25-37/RFX#3160007302) is scheduled to open on April 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with manufacturers required to provide comprehensive documentation such as shop drawings, product data, certifications, and warranty information. The procurement mandates factory testing, on-site installation testing, and a comprehensive one-year service agreement covering maintenance, emergency service, and parts.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the bid indicates Cummins Power Generation as the primary equipment manufacturer, with potential equal systems from Kohler, Caterpillar, and Generac. The contract opportunity is specifically located in Newton County, Mississippi, and is part of a broader infrastructure improvement project for Mississippi State University. Manufacturers and contractors must demonstrate technical capability to meet stringent electrical equipment specifications and provide comprehensive service agreements. The procurement is focused on materials procurement only, suggesting that installation will be handled under a separate contract. Although no specific budget range is provided in the available documentation, the complexity of the electrical infrastructure components implies a significant investment in modernizing the Howell Hall facilities for the College of Architecture, Art & Design.