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USM Solicits Bids for 10,000-Gallon Vertical Storage Tanks for Aquaculture Facility

The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Research Laboratory is seeking sealed bids for large-capacity vertical storage tanks for use in a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS): - Government Buyer: - The University of Southern Mississippi, Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Procurement Coordinator: Millissa Weaver - OEMs and Vendors: - Preferred OEM: Snyder Industries (Model No. 32036) - Equivalent products from other manufacturers may be proposed with supporting technical documentation - Products/Services Requested: - Ten (10) single-wall, non-insulated vertical storage tanks, 10,000-gallon nominal capacity each - Preferred part number: Snyder Industries Model No. 32036 (or approved equal) - Construction: One-piece, seamless, rotationally molded, FDA-compliant food-grade virgin HDPE 942 polyethylene - Certifications: NSF/ANSI Standard 61 and FDA compliant - Features: UV-stabilized, 142-inch diameter x 166.5-inch height, 3 two-inch polypropylene bulkhead fittings, 1-5 additional 2-inch fittings in reinforced dome - All tanks must be new, unused, and suitable for continuous use in wet, high-humidity environments - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equivalent products must include detailed technical documentation to demonstrate compliance - Delivery is FOB destination and must be coordinated with USM personnel - All shipments must include installation, handling, and maintenance documentation - Tanks must be compatible with existing aquaculture systems

Description

The University of Southern Mississippi is soliciting bids for Single Wall Noninsulated Vertical Towers and associated accessories. The procurement involves the purchase and delivery of polyethylene tanks suitable for water storage and recirculating aquaculture system applications. The tanks must be new, unused, and meet specified technical standards including FDA compliance and NSF/ANSI Standard 61 certification. Bidders must submit sealed bids by October 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and the University reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

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