Opportunity
Mississippi Procurement Portal #3170036377
Smith County School District Solicits Bids for Welding Technology Equipment for Career Center Program
Posted
July 30, 2026
Respond By
August 17, 2026
Identifier
3170036377
NAICS
423490
Smith County School District is seeking bids for welding technology equipment to support its Career Center Welding Technology Program in Raleigh, Mississippi. - Government Buyer: - Smith County School District, Central Office - Sub-agency: Smith County Career Center Welding Technology Program - Contact: Robert Miles, Purchasing Agent/Operations Director - OEMs and Vendors: - Lincoln Electric (Power MIG and FLEXTEC models) - Approved equivalents from other manufacturers are allowed - Products/Services Requested: - Power MIG 360 MP Aluminum Trigger One-Pack (Education Package) or approved equivalent - Quantity: 2 - Multi-process welder with advanced features and accessories - Power MIG 215 MPi Multi-Process Welder TIG One Pack or approved equivalent - Quantity: 4 - Multi-process welder with TIG capability and accessories - FLEXTEC 350XP / DLF-82 Ready-Pak or approved equivalent - Quantity: 4 - Heavy-duty industrial multi-process welder with accessories - POWER MIG 215 MPi Aluminum One-Pak or approved equivalent - Quantity: 4 - Multi-process welder with aluminum spool gun and accessories - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be factory new and delivered by authorized resellers - Delivery, setup, accessories, technical support, and warranty must be included in the bid price - Equipment must be delivered to various district locations by the specified deadline - Bidders must submit unpriced proposals for prequalification before participating in the electronic reverse auction - Liability and workers compensation insurance required - Equivalent products from other OEMs are acceptable if they meet or exceed specifications
Description
The Smith County Board of Education of Raleigh, Mississippi is soliciting bids for Welding Technology Equipment. The procurement will be conducted via an Electronic Multi-Item Reverse Auction Process administered by Central Bidding. The equipment includes various multi-process welders and related accessories, all to be delivered by October 1, 2026. Bidders must submit unpriced proposals by August 17, 2026, with the reverse auction scheduled for August 20, 2026.