The bid is for the purchase of computing nodes. Bidders must comply with all rules and regulations of the State of Mississippi. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope or electronically by March 18, 2026, at 11:00 a. m. The opening date is March 18, 2026, at 11:00 a. m. The intent to award is anticipated on April 1, 2026. The bid includes detailed specifications for a GPU-accelerated HPC workstation. Additional bidding requirements and terms and conditions are in the attachments.
The number of calendar days in which delivery will be made after receipt of purchase order shall be stated in the bid. Failure to state delivery time obligates supplier to complete delivery in 14 calendar days from receipt of purchase order. Failure to state delivery time obligates supplier to complete delivery in 14 calendar days from receipt of purchase order.
JSU will incur no penalty for late payment if payment is made in 45 days or fewer from receipt of the goods or services and an uncontested invoice. JSU will incur no penalty for late payment if payment is made in 45 days or fewer from receipt of the goods or services and an uncontested invoice.
Unless otherwise specified, the bidder shall define any warranty service and replacements that will be provided. Unless otherwise specified, the bidder shall define any warranty service and replacements that will be provided.
Contracts and purchases will be made or entered into with the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications. Contracts and purchases will be made or entered into with the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, except as otherwise specified in the ifb.
Bidders must comply with all rules, regulations, and statutes relating to purchasing in the state of mississippi. Bidders must comply with all rules, regulations, and statutes relating to purchasing in the state of mississippi as well as the requirements contained herein.
Default in promised delivery without accepted reasons or failure to meet specifications authorizes jsu to purchase supplies elsewhere and charge full increase, if any, in cost and handling to defaulting supplier. Default in promised delivery without accepted reasons or failure to meet specifications authorizes jsu to purchase supplies elsewhere and charge full increase, if any, in cost and handling to defaulting supplier.
Samples of items, when called for, must be furnished free of cost, and if not destroyed in testing, will upon request, be returned at the bidders expense. Samples of items, when called for, must be furnished free of cost, and if not destroyed in testing, will upon request, be returned at the bidders expense.