Invitation for Bid - Smoke Alarms

The Mississippi Insurance Department is seeking bids for the purchase of smoke alarms. The procurement is funded by a fixed federal grant award of $500,000. Bidders must submit a unit price for smoke alarms meeting the specifications contained in the Invitation for Bid. The unit price must include all costs associated with the product, including freight, shipping, handling, and delivery. The State will calculate the quantity to be purchased by dividing $500,000 by the unit price submitted. The successful bidder will be required to deliver the maximum quantity of smoke alarms obtainable within the $500,000 budget at the submitted unit price. Key features of the smoke alarms include: • Powered by a sealed, non-replaceable, long-life battery • Incorporates an ionization sensor with a minimum nominal sensitivity of .88%/ft • Temperature operating range between 40°F and 100°F • Humidity operating range of 5% - 85% relative humidity • Includes a test button that simulates a fire condition • Includes a piezoelectric horn rated at 85 decibels at 10 feet • Includes a feature that briefly silences the unit if nuisance conditions occur • Includes an End of Life Alert that indicates the alarm needs to be replaced • Meets the requirements of UL217, NFPA 72, and other relevant standards