RFX3160007475 TRUCK TRACTOR.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFX) issued by the Mississippi Transportation Commission (MTC) for the purchase of 66,000 lb. GVWR Truck Tractors. The solicitation (RFX No. 3160007475) seeks to procure two options of truck tractors: Option 1 is a heavy-duty, 12-speed automated manual transmission with overdrive and hot-shift PTO designed for on-road/off-road operations, and Option 2 is a heavy-duty, 10-speed manual transmission with similar specifications. The bid response deadline is Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:30 AM CST, with electronic submissions accepted through the MAGIC system. The contract term will run from Commission Approval through August 31, 2026, with the potential for up to four 12-month extensions, not to exceed a total of 60 months.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has established a minimum purchase of zero units and a maximum purchase of 20 units across both options. All equipment must be new and of current make and model, produced within the last three years. The award will be made on the lowest bid per line item meeting the department's specifications. Bidders must provide detailed literature proving compliance with specifications, and failure to do so may result in bid rejection. The procurement allows for cooperative purchasing by other governmental entities, and bidders are required to complete various attachments including specifications, employment eligibility verification, and acknowledgment of contract terms and conditions.