RFX3160007593 TANDEM AXLE CAB AND CHASSIS.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFX) issued by the Mississippi Transportation Commission (MTC) for the procurement of 66,000 lb. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Trucks with Conventional Cab and Chassis, 108" CT (Cab to Axle). The solicitation, numbered RFX No. 3160007593, seeks bids for trucks to be delivered statewide to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), with sealed competitive bids due on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 10:30 AM CST. The contract term will run from Commission Approval through October 31, 2026, with the potential for up to twelve (12) month extensions. The procurement offers three line item options: Option 1 with automated manual transmission, Option 2 with fully automatic transmission, and Option 3 with fully automatic transmission and a 24" front frame rail extension for snowplow mounting.

The solicitation allows for a minimum purchase of zero (0) units and a maximum purchase of twenty (20) units for Options 1 and 2, and three (3) to thirty (30) units for Option 3. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including detailed specifications, compliance literature, and various attachments such as the MAGIC Supplier Self-Service Reference Guide and Employment Eligibility Verification (EEV) Certification. The award will be made to the lowest bid per line item meeting MDOT's specifications, with the department reserving the right to reject any bid that does not meet quality standards or intent. All items must be new, of current make and model, and produced within the last three years. Electronic bid submissions are preferred through the MAGIC system, with alternative sealed paper submissions accepted at the specified location.