Opportunity
Mississippi Procurement Portal #3160008166
Mississippi Insurance Department Solicits Bids for Smoke Alarms (FEMA Grant)
Posted
August 10, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
3160008166
NAICS
339113
The Mississippi Insurance Department is seeking bids for smoke alarms funded by a $500,000 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant. - Buyer: Mississippi Insurance Department, Administrative Services Division - Funding: Fixed $500,000 FEMA grant; quantity of smoke alarms determined by dividing budget by unit price - Products Requested: - Smoke alarms powered by sealed, non-replaceable, long-life batteries - Ionization sensor with minimum nominal sensitivity of .88%/ft. - Operating temperature: 40°F–100°F; humidity: 5%–85% - Tamper resistant, test button, piezoelectric horn (85 dB at 10 ft), silence feature, End of Life Alert, deactivation switch - Must meet UL217, NFPA 72, California Fire Marshal, NFPA 101, FHA, and HUD standards - Individually packaged - Delivery: To Mississippi Insurance Department, Jackson, MS; all delivery costs included in unit price - Award: Lowest unit price meeting all technical and responsibility requirements - No specific OEMs or brands named; open to all vendors meeting specifications - Unit prices must be valid for 12 months from award; delivery required after award within specified timeframe
Description
This Invitation for Bid is for the purchase of smoke alarms funded through the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The procurement requires bidders to submit unit prices including all costs such as freight and delivery. The award will be made to the lowest unit price bidder meeting all specifications, with a fixed budget of $500,000 determining the quantity purchased. Smoke alarms must meet specific technical standards and be delivered to the Mississippi Insurance Department by the specified deadline.