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This is a Request for Proposal (RFX) issued by the Mississippi Transportation Commission (MTC) and Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the procurement of a Compact Track Loader (Skid Steer), 3,500 lbs., with RFX No. 3160007474. The solicitation seeks to award an agency contract for the purchase of equipment, with a bid submission deadline of Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:30 AM CST. The contract will begin on Commission Approval and extend through August 31, 2026, with the potential for up to twelve (12) month extensions. The total procurement volume ranges from a minimum of six (6) to a maximum of thirty (30) units, with all items required to be NEW and of CURRENT make and model, produced within the last three (3) years.

The bidding process allows for both electronic submission through the MAGIC system and sealed paper competitive bid submissions. Award will be made to the lowest bidder meeting Mississippi Department of Transportation specifications and bid requirements. Bidders must provide detailed literature to substantiate specification compliance, and the MTC reserves the right to request equipment samples, reject bids that do not meet quality standards, or cancel and re-advertise the procurement. No performance bond is required, and the bid price is fixed for the contract duration. Bidders must be registered in the MAGIC system, comply with all specified requirements, and submit all mandatory documentation, with failure to do so potentially resulting in bid rejection.