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The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Research Laboratory is requesting sealed bids for ten 10,000-gallon single-wall noninsulated vertical storage tanks and associated accessories under Bid #27_12 (RFX 3160008274), with bids due October 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Shipping and Receiving Office, 103 McIlwain Drive, Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

The preferred manufacturer is Snyder Industries Model No. 32036 or an approved equivalent. All tanks must be new, unused, current-production units constructed of FDA-compliant food-grade virgin HDPE 942 polyethylene using seamless, one-piece rotationally molded construction. Each tank shall include a 26-inch threaded vented lid, three 2-inch polypropylene bulkhead fittings at the bottom, and between one and five additional 2-inch fittings in the reinforced dome—exact locations to be determined by the University post-award. Tanks must meet NSF/ANSI Standard 61 and FDA compliance certifications and be suitable for continuous use in wet, high-humidity environments without leaching harmful substances. Approximate dimensions are 142-inch diameter by 166.5-inch height. The tanks are intended for filtered water storage, system pretreatment, disinfection processes, and water staging within the recirculating aquaculture system facility.

Delivery is FOB Destination; the vendor is responsible for coordinating delivery schedules with University personnel, providing advance notice, and supplying all manufacturer documentation, packing lists, and installation guidance. The University's standard payment terms are 2% discount if paid within ten days or net payment due within 45 days per Mississippi law. Cash terms will not be used as an award basis, but the University will accept earned cash discounts. Bidders may propose equivalent products provided they submit detailed technical documentation demonstrating equivalency. Incomplete bids will be deemed nonresponsive. Contact Millissa Weaver, Procurement Coordinator, at (228) 818-8001 for additional information.