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The University of Southern Mississippi is requesting bids on two complete ARRI ALEXA 35 cinema camera systems with premium production packages and comprehensive lens kits, with bids due July 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CT to the Office of the Director of Procurement Services, Bond Hall Room 214, Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

The scope encompasses two ARRI ALEXA 35 camera bodies with premium permanent licenses, ARRI Enso Prime lens kits in multiple focal lengths, ARRI Signature Zoom lenses, matte boxes with filters, focus control units including Hi-5 Hand Units and cforce mini systems, CODEX Compact Drives and readers, and production support sets for camera mounting. Specific quantities are detailed in the bill of materials — most components ordered at two units each, with four CODEX Compact Drives and six cforce mini Basic Sets. The equipment is intended to produce premium content focused on the Blue Economy narrative under the Visualization and Digital Multimedia Outreach (ViDMO) grant program. Respondents must provide minimum three customer references from implementations within the last 12 months, preferably from higher education institutions.

The University seeks a three-year agreement. Payment terms are net 45 days from invoice under Mississippi Code 31-7-305, with the University preferring annual invoicing for software licensing and installment billing based on mutually agreed project implementation milestones. The University will also accept VISA Purchasing Card payment.

Award selection weights cost at 30 points, requirements compliance at 40 points, and implementation schedule at 30 points, with selection based on the lowest and most advantageous responsible bidder. The University reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to make awards on an all-or-none or line-by-line basis.