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
Services 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/resources/standard-forms
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Bid Number: MSU2026080
Opening Date: Wednesday June 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Description: Access Control and Video Surveillance Cabling
Vendor Name: ______________________________________________________
Vendor Address: _____________________________________________________
Telephone Number: __________________________________________________
Email Address: ______________________________________________________
Days the Offer is Firm: ________________________________________________
Authorized Signature: ________________________________________________
Name: _____________________________________________________________
Title: ______________________________________________________________
Mississippi State University is requesting sealed bids to establish a (1) year contract to Furnish
cabling required for access control and video surveillance projects. Cabling will be ordered on
an “as needed” basis as requirements arise during the contract period.
It is anticipated that the contract will become effective July 1, 2026 or as soon as all
documentation has been completed & approved by all parties and a purchase order(s) is issued.
Cabling - Bulk
23-4P UNS SOL CMP CAT6E Gray 1000’ Box
23-4P UNS SOL CMP CAT6E White 1000’ Box
4 Element Composite Cable UL CMP Yellow Jacket 500’ roll
22AWG 6C STR OAS CMP Gray 1000’ Box
22AWG 4C STR CMP Gray 1000’ Box
18AWG 4C UNS STR CMP Gray 1000’ Box
18AWG 4C OAS STR CMP Gray 1000’ Box
18AWG 2C OAS Str CMP Gray Jacket 1000’ Box
18AWG 6C UNS STR CMP Gray 1000’ Box
Price
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