Mississippi Procurement Portal #3150006981

Procurement of Shanks BP 360 Degree Rotary Livestock Containment Chutes for University Teaching Use

Mississippi State University is conducting a sole source procurement for specialized livestock handling equipment. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi State University, Procurement Services - Contact: Jennifer Mayfield, CPPO, Director of Procurement Services, Chief Procurement Officer - OEM and Vendor: - Shanks Veterinary Equipment is the specified manufacturer and vendor - Products Requested: - Two (2) Shanks BP 360 Degree Rotary Livestock Containment Chutes - Rotary squeeze chutes with integral leg restraint systems - Designed for safe cattle handling in a teaching environment - No part number specified - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must provide integral leg restraints once the floor is removed - Safety of students and staff is a critical requirement - No equivalent alternatives found from other manufacturers - Sole source justification based on unique safety features - Estimated Total Cost: $104,238.40

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This is a sole source procurement by Mississippi State University for the purchase of Shanks BP 360 Degree Rotary Livestock Containment Chute X2. The equipment is unique in providing leg restraints critical for safety in a teaching environment, which other models lack. The estimated cost is $104,238.40, justified by the safety features and sole provider status of Shanks Veterinary Equipment. The response deadline for this solicitation is August 28, 2026.

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