ATTACHMENT D EEV CERTIFICATION.pdf

This is an EEV (Emerging, Emerging and Veteran) Certification document supporting a competitive sealed bid procurement by the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the rental of thirty (30) tractors. The contract opportunity, designated RFX3160008142, is scheduled to commence January 1, 2027, and conclude December 31, 2027, with potential for four (4) additional twelve-month renewal options. The tractors are to be delivered F.O.B. Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The EEV certification serves as a qualification requirement for bidders seeking to participate in this competitive procurement process, establishing eligibility criteria for emerging, emerging, and veteran-owned business entities.

The certification document establishes the framework for verifying bidder status and eligibility within the EEV classification categories. This set-aside mechanism is designed to encourage participation from qualifying business classifications in Mississippi's procurement process. Bidders must complete and submit the required EEV certification documentation as part of their sealed bid submissions to demonstrate compliance with the stated eligibility requirements and substantiate their classification status for consideration in the award process.