9280-26-R-IFBD-00044

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
3160008023
State
Mississippi
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Opportunity facts

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Opportunity details come from ms.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The University of Southern Mississippi's Procurement and Contract Services is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of one 110-ton electric injection molding machine (BID 26-41, RFx #3160008023). Bids must be received by 2:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Office of the Director of Procurement Services, Bond Hall Room 214, 118 College Drive #5003, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The injection molding machine must meet strict technical specifications including the capacity to accept molds with maximum dimensions of 14" x 14" x 16", a 40mm screw diameter, a shot size of 171 grams, and maximum barrel temperatures of 800°F, with a maximum footprint of 179" x 50" to fit within the Mississippi Polymer Institute Processing Lab and pass through doorways measuring 82" height by 70" width. Bidders must submit one signed original, two copies, and one electronic version on a USB drive using F.O.B. Destination Freight Allowed pricing terms with prices firm for the contract period. The contract award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications, and vendors must provide a delivery lead time not exceeding 16 weeks, one full day of installation and familiarization, three days of onsite or online training, a minimum one-year warranty commencing after system installation and verification, and lifetime online and on-call technical support. The University's standard payment terms are 2% discount if paid within ten days or net 45 days, with cash terms not used as an award basis.

The solicitation indicates that the University of Southern Mississippi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all bidders must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, maintain compliance with personally identifiable information protection regulations, and adhere to the University's equal opportunity employment policies. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or other restricted categories are mentioned in the available documentation. No incumbent vendor, current contractor information, or existing equipment requiring integration has been identified in the solicitation materials. The University reserves the right to reject any or all bids received. No specific contract award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documents; however, additional detailed specifications and terms and conditions are available on the University's website at https://www.usm.edu/procurement-contract-services/usm-terms-and-conditions and https://www.usm.edu/procurement-contract-services/current-bids-and-sole-source-notices.php.

Opportunity text

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received in the Office of the Director of Procurement Services, The University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Drive #5003, Bond Hall, Room 214, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, until Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 2:00 p

Files

File Type Posted
USM BID 26-41 LEGAL AD.pdf PDF
BID 26-41 INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE.pdf PDF
26-41 COVERSHEET.pdf PDF

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