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The DeSoto County School District (DCSD) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to purchase 16 new vehicles, including 4 Ford F150 or Chevrolet 1/2 ton trucks, 2 Ford or Chevrolet 1/2 ton trucks with 6.5 foot beds, 2 Ford or Chevrolet 1/2 ton trucks with aluminum service beds, 1 Ford Transit Cargo Van or Chevrolet 2500 Express Cargo Van, and 7 Dodge, Chrysler, Ford, Chevrolet, or Honda 7-passenger minivans. Proposals are due by 9:00 am CST on November 18, 2024, and the DCSD anticipates awarding the contract by December 6, 2024. Vehicles must meet detailed specifications and be available for delivery within 30-60 days of the purchase order. The RFP outlines pricing and invoicing requirements, including that the unit price be all-inclusive and that DCSD is tax-exempt. The DCSD reserves the right to adjust quantities based on available funding.

Vendors must be registered to do business in Mississippi and cannot be debarred. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best responsive vendor as determined by the DCSD Board of Education. The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not specify a budget range, but the DCSD will adjust quantities based on available funding.