ATTACHMENT D EEV CERTIFICATION

This document is an EEV (Emerging, Emerging Veteran, or similar economic category) certification form associated with a Mississippi Department of Transportation competitive sealed bid for a 14 cubic yard dump body designed for a 66,000 GVWR 110" cab-to-axle truck. The certification attachment establishes the requirements and procedures for bidders to demonstrate their eligibility status as an emerging or disadvantaged business enterprise in response to RFX 3160007767. The bid opening is scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 10:30 AM CST, with the last day for questions preceding that date. The document serves as a standardized certification mechanism to verify that bidding entities meet the state's defined criteria for economic participation programs, ensuring compliance with Mississippi's procurement policies for small and disadvantaged business participation.

The certification form establishes verification mechanisms and documentation requirements that bidders must complete to qualify for any applicable set-asides or preferences associated with emerging or economically disadvantaged business classifications. Bidders are required to provide accurate certification information as part of their proposal submission, and false certification may result in bid rejection, contract termination, or other penalties. The form likely includes attestations regarding business ownership, control, management structure, and financial participation, along with supporting documentation requirements. This certification is integral to the competitive sealed bid process and impacts bidder eligibility and potential scoring advantages under Mississippi Department of Transportation's procurement regulations.