Jackson State University is seeking bids for the purchase of computing nodes, including dual 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors and Quad GPUs Super Server. The bid includes specifications for the workstation PC, including processor, memory, power, and operating system. The successful bidder will be required to provide a detailed statement indicating how their offered article deviates from the referenced brands. The contract will be governed by the laws of the State of Mississippi, and the vendor must comply with all rules, regulations, and statutes relating to purchasing in the State of Mississippi.
• The contract includes a non-discrimination clause, requiring the vendor to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, gender, or national origin.
• The vendor must provide a firm bid price, which shall be firm for the term of the contract, except that Jackson State University shall receive the benefit of any price decrease in excess of five percent.
• The vendor shall hold Jackson State University, its officers, agents, and employees harmless against claims by third parties resulting from vendor’s breach of this contract or vendor’s negligence.
• The contract may be canceled with 30 days written notice, and the vendor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the State of Mississippi and all its officers, agents, and employees from and against all claims, actions, suits, demands, proceedings, costs, damages, and liabilities.