WALK-IN STEP VAN.10.2025.pdf

The document is a Step (Walk-In) Van Bid solicitation from Ellisville State School, a Mississippi Department of Mental Health facility located in Mississippi. The bid seeks to procure one (1) new gasoline-powered step van with a lift, specifically a 2024 or newer Ford E 450 chassis or approved equal. Bids will be received electronically via the MAGIC system until 10:00 a.m. on October 28, 2025. The vehicle must meet Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standards and include specific features such as a 138" wheelbase, 7.3L V-8 gasoline engine, independent front suspension, automatic transmission, and various other detailed specifications. Delivery is to be accomplished within 60-90 days after receipt of order, with the van to be delivered to the main campus of Ellisville State School.

The bid requires vendors to be licensed to sell vehicles in Mississippi and include a copy of their valid license with the bid. Pricing must include all standard equipment, and bidders are instructed to specify brand/model, wheel base, chassis, seating capacity, fuel tank capacity, and warranty. The bid emphasizes that Ellisville State School reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive informalities, and award to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications. The procurement is subject to fund availability from the Mississippi State Legislature and/or federal funding sources. Bidders must comply with Mississippi procurement regulations, provide comprehensive documentation, and meet various legal and ethical requirements, including non-discrimination provisions and compliance with state and federal laws.