STATA/MP2 SITE LICENSE.

INVITATION FOR BIDS
OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES
1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS
a. Sealed bids will be received in the Office of Procurement Services, Mississippi State
University, for the purchase of the items listed herein.
b. All bids must be received in the Office of Procurement Services on or before the bid
opening time and date listed herein. Delivery of bids must be during normal working
hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, except on weekends and holidays when no
delivery is possible.
c. Bidders shall submit their bids either electronically, in Bully Buy, or in a sealed
envelope. Bids CANNOT be emailed
a. Sealed bids should include the bid number on the face of the envelope as well as
the bidders' name and address. Bids should be mailed to : 405 Garrard Road E,
Starkville, MS 39759.
d. All questions regarding this bid should be directed to the Office of Procurement &
Contracts at 662-325-2550.
2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
a. All bids should be bid "FOB Destination"
b. Bidders must comply with all rules, regulations, and statutes relating to purchasing
in the State of Mississippi, in addition to the requirements on this form. General Bid
Terms and Conditions can be found here:
https://www.procurement.msstate.edu/procurement/bids/Bid_General_Terms_Ma
y_2019_V2.pdf
c. Any contract resulting from this Invitation for Bid shall be in substantial compliance
with Mississippi State University's Standard Contract Addendum:
https://www.contracts.msstate.edu/resurces/standard-forms
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Bid Number: MSU2026062
Opening Date: Thursday April 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Description: STATA / MP2 Site License
Vendor Name: ______________________________________________________
Vendor Address: _____________________________________________________
Telephone Number: __________________________________________________
Email Address: ______________________________________________________
Days the Offer is Firm: ________________________________________________
Authorized Signature: ________________________________________________
Name: _____________________________________________________________
Title: ______________________________________________________________
Total
Unit
Item Quantity Description Price
Price
STATA/MP2 site license
Usage: Unlimited-use of STATA/MP (2-core)
Unlimited-
1 on university and personally owned devices
Use
by faculty, staff & students
July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 annual pricing
STATA/MP2 site license
Usage: Unlimited-use of STATA/MP (2-core)
Unlimited-
2 on university and personally owned devices
Use
by faculty, staff & students
July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028 annual pricing
STATA/MP2 site license
Usage: Unlimited-use of STATA/MP (2-core)
Unlimited-
3 on university and personally owned devices
Use
by faculty, staff & students
July 1, 2028 - June 30, 2029 annual pricing
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Mississippi State University (MSU) is seeking competitive bids for the STATA/MP2 site license.
These licenses must allow unrestricted installation and use by MSU faculty, staff, and students for
teaching and research purposes. Installations must be permitted on both university-owned and
personally owned devices.
Contract terms and pricing:
MSU requests pricing for a three-year subscription period structured as follows:
Initial one-year subscription period July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Optional two-year period: July 1, 2027- June 30, 2029.
For the optional two-year period the vendor should provide pricing or price increases so that we can
have the option to renew for an additional two, one-year periods. The total life of the contract shall not
exceed 3 years total.
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