68-20251002140816 ESS.pdf

This document is a Step (Walk-In) Van Bid solicitation from Ellisville State School, a Mississippi Department of Mental Health facility located in Mississippi. The bid requests one gasoline-powered step van with a lift, to be a 2024 or newer Ford E 450 chassis or approved equivalent, with specific technical requirements including a 138" wheelbase, 7.3L V-8 engine, independent front suspension, and various detailed equipment specifications. Bids are to be submitted electronically via the MAGIC system by 10:00 a.m. on October 28, 2025, with delivery to be accomplished within 60-90 days after receipt of order to the Ellisville State School campus.

The bid allows for comprehensive customization, with bidders required to specify brand/model, wheel base, chassis, seating capacity, fuel tank capacity, and warranty details. The vehicle must meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and include specific features such as a rear-view backup camera system, LED lighting, and various interior and exterior options. Pricing is to include all standard manufacturer equipment, with the school reserving the right to accept the lowest responsible bid meeting specifications. The procurement is subject to Mississippi State procurement regulations, with funding contingent upon legislative appropriation and availability of state and/or federal funds.