IFB 3140004372 2026 CHEVROLET TAHOE PPV.pdf

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS) for the procurement of thirty-two (32) 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles, specifically 26 Chevrolet Tahoe 5W4 Special Service 4WD Sport Utility Vehicles (SSV) and 6 Chevrolet Tahoe 9C1 Police Pursuit 4WD Sport Utility Vehicles (PPV). The bid is scheduled for opening on Wednesday, October 30, 2025, at 02:00 p.m. CST, with a bid submission deadline of the same date. The solicitation will utilize a reverse auction process, with qualified bidders notified via email and given the opportunity to participate electronically through the Mississippi's Accountability System for Government Information and Collaboration (MAGIC). The anticipated intent to award is set for November 26, 2025, with potential submission to obtain approval in MAGIC by January 7, 2026.

The vehicles will be delivered F.O.B. to the Mississippi Highway Department of Public, located at 1900 East Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Jackson, MS 39216, during normal business hours. Bidders must be registered with the State of Mississippi and submit their quotes electronically or in person, with all standard features included and optional features specified such as exterior color (sterling gray metallic or equivalent), interior color (jet black), and specific wheel and lighting configurations. The award will be made via the reverse auction process to the best bid, with factors including bottom line figure, conformity with specifications, and the responsibility of the bidder. The document emphasizes that MDPS reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive informalities, and that the contract is established for use by state agencies with potential extension provisions.