The Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration awarded a three‑year, firm‑fixed‑price contract for comprehensive HVAC water‑treatment services across dozens of state‑owned facilities in Jackson, Hattiesburg, and Biloxi. The contractor must provide all chemicals, equipment, and qualified personnel (including a Certified Water Technologist) to treat boiler, condensate, cooling‑tower, and chilled‑water systems, perform bi‑weekly inspections, and deliver detailed weekly and monthly reports. Automatic chemical feeders are required and must be included in the bid. The award went to NCH Corporation dba ChemsearchFE with a total three‑year bid value of $132,677. The contract includes two optional one‑year renewals.