Mississippi State University IDEELab METAL Mobile Training Unit Bid MSU2026104 - 2026
Mississippi State UniversityHigher Ed · Mississippi State, MS- Due
- Sep 16, 2026
- Deadline passed
The 30-second brief
Mississippi State University (MSU) Mechanical Engineering is soliciting bids for an IDEELab METAL Mobile Training Unit under bid number MSU2026104. The procurement covers a minimum 49-foot educational trailer featuring four electric flush slide-out sections, eight demonstration stations for casting, CNC machining, robotics, and additive manufacturing, and a capacity for 24 students. Technical requirements include a heavy-duty I-beam frame, three 8,000 lb axles, a 12kW diesel generator, a three-ton HVAC system, an ADA wheelchair lift, and integrated AV/IT systems with multiple monitors. The contract includes engineering, fabrication, interior/exterior graphic wraps, transportation, and training. Bids are due by September 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST and must be submitted via Bully Buy or as sealed bids to the Office of Procurement Services in Starkville, MS.
Engineering, Fabrication, Installation, Graphics, Transportation, Commissioning, Permits, Taxes, Insurance, Training, Documentation, Accessories
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Summary
Mississippi State University (MSU) Mechanical Engineering is soliciting bids for an IDEELab METAL Mobile Training Unit under bid number MSU2026104.
The procurement covers a minimum 49-foot educational trailer featuring four electric flush slide-out sections, eight demonstration stations for casting, CNC machining, robotics, and additive manufacturing, and a capacity for 24 students. Technical requirements include a heavy-duty I-beam frame, three 8,000 lb axles, a 12kW diesel generator, a three-ton HVAC system, an ADA wheelchair lift, and integrated AV/IT systems with multiple monitors. The contract includes engineering, fabrication, interior/exterior graphic wraps, transportation, and training. Bids are due by September 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST and must be submitted via Bully Buy or as sealed bids to the Office of Procurement Services in Starkville, MS.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
12- Engineering
- Fabrication
- Installation
- Graphics
- Transportation
- Commissioning
- Permits
- Taxes
- Insurance
- Training
- Documentation
- Accessories
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Standard Contract Addendum
- Submit to
- 405 Garrard Road E, Starkville, MS 39759
- Scope location
- Starkville, MS
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Mississippi State University?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 16, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 405 Garrard Road E, Starkville, MS 39759.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Mississippi State University in MS, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Engineering, Fabrication, Installation, Graphics, Transportation, Commissioning, Permits, Taxes, Insurance, Training, Documentation, Accessories. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Mississippi State University?
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Standard Contract Addendum. Review the full document from Mississippi State University for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Starkville, MS. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.