BID 27-04 Double-Wall Insulated Vertical Towers and Associated Accessories

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THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
Procurement and Contract Services
703 E. Beach Dr. Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Date:
Name: ____________________________________
Bid No. 27_04
Company: _________________________________
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI is considering
Address: __________________________________ the purchase of the following item(s). We ask that you submit your
bid and retain one copy for your files. Right is reserved to accept or
reject any part of your bid. Your quotation will be
City/State/Zip:______________________________ given consideration if received on or before:
August 12, 2026, 2:00 p.m. CDT
TERMS - Bidder should state terms of sale. Our terms are 2% ten days, net 45 days.
These terms will apply per Mississippi law.
AWARDING CONTRACT - Cash terms will not be used as a basis for awarding
contracts; however, the University will accept cash discounts when earned. Buyer: Millissa Weaver
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ITEM QUANTITY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE TOTAL NET PRICE
Bid# 27_04
Double-Wall Insulated
Vertical Towers and
Associated Accessories
as per attached specifications.
RFX 3160008183
Incomplete quotes may be rejected. Please quote all
items/quantities as per specifications.
USM payment terms are 2% ten days, net 45 days.
These terms will apply per Mississippi Law.
PROPOSAL MUST BE RETURNED TO THE UNIVERSITY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS. RFX NUMBER
AND DATE OF BID OPENING MUST BE SHOWN ON THE
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We quote you as above-F.O.B. The University of Southern Mississippi. Shipment can be made in days from receipt of
order. DATE ______________ TERMS ____________________________________
Return quotation to Procurement Services at above address.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received in the Shipping and Receiving Office (Room 1-148) of the
Oceanography Building on Gulf Coast Research Laboratory's Halstead Campus at 703 E.
Beach Drive, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564, until August 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. for
the purchase of the following:
Bid# 27_04 Double-Wall Insulated Vertical Towers and Associated Accessories
RFX: 3160008183
Detailed specifications and electronic bid submission instructions may be secured from
the above office upon request or our website https://www.usm.edu/procurement-contract-
services/current-bids-and-sole-source-notices.php
Right is hereby reserved to reject any or all bids. Incomplete bids will be considered
nonresponsive.
Millissa Weaver
Procurement Coordinator
The University of Southern Mississippi
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
(228) 818-8001
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7/22/2026
7/29/2026

Bid # 27_04
RFX 3160008183
University of Southern Mississippi
Technical Specifications - Double-Wall Insulated Vertical Towers and Associated
Accessories
1. General Requirements
The University of Southern Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement and delivery of
double-wall insulated vertical towers and associated accessories for installation at the Oyster
Hatchery and Research Center (OHRC), currently under construction at the Gulf Coast Research
Laboratory Cedar Point Campus.
The double-wall insulated vertical towers shall be new, unused, and of current manufacture. All
equipment furnished shall meet or exceed the specifications contained herein.
Reference to a preferred manufacturer, vendor, or model number is intended solely to establish
the minimum quality, performance, and functional requirements of the equipment. Equivalent
products may be considered provided they meet or exceed all listed specifications and
compatibility requirements.
Vendors shall clearly identify any deviations from these specifications in their bid submission.
Final inlet locations, orientations, and connection requirements for each double-wall insulated
vertical tower will be provided by the University following contract award and prior to fabrication.
The awarded vendor shall accommodate these requirements to ensure compatibility with facility
plumbing and installation requirements.
2.Intended Application
The double-wall insulated vertical towers will be utilized in marine aquaculture operations for
applications including, but not limited to, artificial seawater preparation, brine storage, dissolved
oxygen systems, wastewater handling, salinity monitoring, and other hatchery support functions.
Each tower shall be specifically designed for aquaculture and marine environments and
constructed using materials that are corrosion resistant, chemically compatible with seawater and
associated treatment chemicals, and suitable for long-term service in a commercial hatchery
facility.
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3. Tank Specifications
3A. Insulated 10,000 Gallon Vertical HDPE Tank
Quantity: 2
Preferred Manufacturer: Bailiff Enterprises, Inc.
Product Number: IVTB10000-95-1.5
Minimum Technical Specifications
* Capacity: 10,000 gallons
* Dimensions: 146-inch diameter x 148-inch height
* Specific Gravity Rating: Minimum 1.2
* Color: UV-stabilized to inhibit algae growth
* Type: Vertical insulated single-wall tank
* Material: HDPE
* Insulation suitable for temperature control applications
* Suitable for potable water, fertilizer, and industrial chemical applications
Configuration
* Welded pipe support, if available
* Twenty-four (24) inch manhole opening on top
* Additional thirty (30) inch sidewall opening
Connection Characteristics
Top Pipe Entry (Bulkhead)
* Two (2) 2-inch inlets
* Two (2) 1-inch inlets
* One (1) 3-inch inlet
* Bulkhead for ultrasonic level sensor
* Four (4) inch PVC exhaust U-vents
Bottom Pipe Entry (Bulkhead)
* One (1) 2-inch outlet
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3B. Insulated 5,000 Gallon Vertical HDPE Tank
Quantity: 2
Preferred Manufacturer: Bailiff Enterprises, Inc.
Product Number: IVTB05000-95-1.5
Minimum Technical Specifications
* Capacity: 5,000 gallons
* Diameter: 95 inches
* Specific Gravity Rating: Minimum 1.2
* Color: UV-stabilized to inhibit algae growth
* Type: Insulated single-wall vertical tank
* Material: HDPE
* Insulation suitable for temperature control applications
* Suitable for potable water, fertilizer, and industrial chemical applications
* Tie-downs suitable for wind loading conditions
Configuration
* Twenty-four (24) inch top manhole opening
* Additional thirty (30) inch sidewall opening
* Welded pipe support, if available
Connection Characteristics
Top Pipe Entry (PVC Threaded Bulkhead)
* Three (3) 2-inch inlets
* Two (2) 1-inch inlets
* One (1) 3-inch inlet
* Bulkhead for ultrasonic level sensor
* Four (4) inch PVC exhaust U-vents
Bottom Pipe Entry (PVC Threaded Bulkhead)
* One (1) 2-inch outlet
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3C. Insulated 800 Gallon HDPE Double-Wall Vertical Tank
Quantity: 6
Preferred Manufacturer: Bailiff Enterprises, Inc.
Product Number: VTBDC0800-64-1.9
Minimum Technical Specifications
* Capacity: 800 gallons
* Dimensions: 64-inch diameter x 75-inch height
* Specific Gravity Rating: Minimum 1.2
* Color: UV-stabilized to inhibit algae growth
* Type: Double-wall vertical tank
* Material: HDPE with 2-inch polyurethane closed-cell foam insulation
* Suitable for temperature-controlled applications
* Suitable for potable water, fertilizer, and industrial chemical applications
Connection Characteristics
Pipe Entry (PVC Threaded Bulkhead)
* Four (4) 2-inch inlets
* Three (3) inch PVC exhaust U-vents
Pipe Outlet (Bulkhead)
* One (1) 2-inch outlet
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4. Delivery Requirements
* FOB Destination: University of Southern Mississippi
* Vendor shall coordinate delivery with University personnel prior to shipment.
* All items shall be packaged to prevent damage during transit.
* Each shipment shall include:
Packing list
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Applicable product documentation
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* Vendor shall provide estimated delivery timeline with bid submission.
* Vendor shall identify any special unloading or rigging requirements at time of bid
submission
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