New Mexico State University is seeking qualified vendors to supply a broad range of laboratory, scientific, agricultural, refrigeration, and veterinary equipment for the new Biomedical Research Building (4624). The procurement is conducted as an RFP (2026‑RFP‑829) and must be submitted through the university’s online bidding portal. Vendors must provide pricing that includes warranty, delivery, and installation, and must not include taxes. The award will be based on a weighted evaluation (experience, technical compliance, cost, etc.) with additional preference points for New Mexico resident or veteran businesses.
• Equipment categories include ultra‑low freezers, biosafety cabinets, worktables, reverse‑osmosis water systems, animal‑housing racks, flammable storage cabinets, and related accessories (commodity codes 49000, 02000, 49300, 74000, 87500).
• Mandatory submission deadline: 2:00 PM MDT, June 10, 2026; questions due by May 21, 2026.
• All proposals must include required forms (non‑collusion, conflict of interest, insurance certificate, etc.) and certify acceptance of NMSU’s Standard Terms and Conditions.
• Preference points are available for New Mexico resident or veteran‑owned businesses (8 % or 10 % of total points).
• The contract will involve delivery, installation, and warranty support, with final performance expected after award (no specific contract value disclosed).