10812-20240821144556 DCS

The DeSoto County School District (DCSD) in Mississippi is seeking bids for six new 2025 trucks, including specifications for the requested models or equivalent alternatives. Unpriced proposals are due by September 12, 2024 at 9:00 am CST, and an electronic reverse auction will be held on September 23, 2024 at 9:30 am CST for approved bidders. The winning vendor must provide an itemized price breakdown for each vehicle after the reverse auction, and delivery of the vehicles with less than 500 miles is required by December 31, 2025. The bid indicates that purchase orders will be issued prior to delivery, payment will be on a NET 45 basis, and the district reserves the right to reduce or increase quantities based on funding availability. Vendors must provide proof of $1 million liability insurance and $500,000 workers' compensation coverage. The bid will be awarded in accordance with Mississippi state law, and the venue for any disputes will be DeSoto County, Mississippi.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The bid notice does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The bid notice does not provide any information on the possible award values or budget ranges.