Isss_SA PSL improvements

New Mexico State University (NMSU) is requesting bids for electronic equipment, components, parts, and accessories under ITB 2027-ITB-871 for the ISSS_SA PSL Improvements project, with bids due August 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM MDT. NMSU applies preference pricing to resident businesses (no stated percentage), Native American resident businesses (eight percent), and resident veteran businesses or Native American resident veteran businesses with annual gross revenues up to six million dollars (ten percent). All bidders must hold certifications from the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department confirming resident and veteran business status to claim preferences.

The scope of work requires new electronic equipment, components, parts, and accessories meeting specifications detailed in the attached Items List. Bidders may propose equivalent alternatives provided they meet or exceed stated specifications; no brand-name preference is established. All bids must accept NMSU's Standard Terms and Conditions, which incorporate net-thirty payment terms, termination for convenience with thirty days' notice, required insurance coverage (general liability of at least one million dollars per occurrence and two million dollars aggregate, and commercial automobile liability of one million dollars per incident), and three-year post-termination audit rights.

The procurement timeline includes a questions deadline of August 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT, with addenda issued by August 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT. A video conference bidders' meeting will be conducted via Zoom at the submission deadline. Bid responses must be submitted through Pistol Pete's Bidding System at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=NMSU. All bids except proprietary and confidential portions will be open to public inspection following award. Bidders are prohibited from contacting University departments, Board of Regents, ASNMSU, faculty, staff, or consultants; violation may result in disqualification. Official inquiries should be directed to Adrian Carabajal at acar67@nmsu.edu or +1 575-646-3578.