# Mississippi Procurement Portal #3170036649

Smith County School District requests bids for welding equipment via electronic reverse auction

**Posted:** September 23, 2026
**Respond By:** October 02, 2026
**Identifier:** 3170036649
**NAICS:** 423490

Smith County School District is procuring welding equipment for its Career Center Welding Technology Program via an electronic reverse auction.
- Government Buyer:
  - Smith County School District (Career Center Welding Technology Program)
  - Contact: Robert Miles, Purchasing Agent/Operations Director
  - Central Office, 212 Sylvarena Ave., Suite C, Raleigh, MS
- Equipment Requested:
  - FLEXTEC 350X POWER CONNECT / DLF 84 Ready Pac (Product #K5922-1) or approved equivalent
  - Quantity: 4 units
  - Multi-process welding capabilities: SMAW (Stick), GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux-Cored), Carbon Arc Gouging
  - Must be factory new, heavy-duty industrial design, compatible with ArcLink feeders and CrossLinc, Touch Start TIG
  - All bids must include freight, delivery, setup, and accessories
- Notable Requirements:
  - Equipment must be sourced from authorized resellers (no grey market or used items)
  - All-inclusive pricing required
  - Delivery and acceptance by the district deadline
  - District may accept alternative equipment if specifications are met or exceeded
  - Liability and workers compensation insurance required
- OEMs:
  - No specific OEMs named, but FLEXTEC model is referenced (Lincoln Electric is the likely manufacturer)
- Reverse auction event will determine final pricing

### Description

The Smith County Board of Education of Raleigh, Mississippi is soliciting bids for welding equipment for the Smith County Career Center Welding Technology Program. Bids will be received via an Electronic Reverse Auction Process administered by Central Bidding. The procurement includes the purchase, delivery, setup, and all associated costs for new welding equipment meeting specified technical requirements. Bids must be submitted by October 2, 2026, with the reverse auction event scheduled for October 6, 2026. All equipment must be delivered and accepted by November 1, 2026.

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