Invitation to Bid (ITB) for equipment upgrades for a mobile production lab. The deadline for response is August 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT. Questions must be submitted via email by July 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The company must have been in business providing audio equipment for three years. All quotations shall be FOB destination. MTSU is tax-exempt.
The vendor shall enter the number of days, after receipt of order, equipment will be delivered and/or estimated delivery date.
The university is governed by the Tennessee Prompt Pay Act of **** which allows 45 days for payment of invoice. It is common practice to pay all legitimate charges within a thirty (30) day period from receipt of undisputed invoice. A prompt payment discount will be considered in the award process when given for 30 days (ex. 1/15, net 30 days).
Inferior or subpar items will be returned at vendor's expense either for free replacement or full credit. Vendor must provide a minimum 30-day return policy for defective or inaccurate products.
An award for this shall be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for each item, group, or total. Award may be split when it is in the best interest of the university considering: Price, Ability to perform, Conformity to specifications, Vendors qualifications, Willing to accept a university purchase order.
Company must have been in business providing audio equipment for three (3) years. Provide three (3) references of active work performed in same size or larger magnitude as described in the specifications. Include company name, contact name, phone number and/or email address.
Any responsive and responsible proposer that has submitted a compliant bid has seven days after bid closing to request a bid tabulation.
Failure to complete bid form or comply otherwise with the bid requirements and specifications, may be cause for rejection of bid. Failure to properly respond to the required fields i. e. initials/signature, yes, I agree, or yes, I will comply will cause your bid to be considered noncompliant.
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