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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement of one 56-60 passenger motorcoach bus, specifically seeking a new MCI J4500 or equivalent vehicle. The RFP requires sealed proposals to be submitted to the District Purchasing Office in Perkinston, MS by 2:00 PM CST on February 7, 2025. The procurement involves a comprehensive bus specification including a Cummins X12 engine, Allison Gen V transmission, disc brakes, LED lighting, and advanced passenger media systems. Evaluation criteria will weight cost at 40%, bus specifications at 20%, delivery timeline at 20%, serviceability/warranty at 10%, and customization capabilities at 10%. A pre-proposal vendor conference is scheduled for January 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST via WebEx, with the final day for vendor questions being January 31, 2025. Potential vendor presentations may be conducted between February 10-14, 2025 if deemed necessary by the college.

While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned in the RFP, vendors must demonstrate robust capabilities including service center locations within 100 miles of the campus, comprehensive warranty terms (minimum 30 months required), and optional extended warranty plans for 60 and 120 months. The proposal requires a turnkey solution with pricing that includes full delivery to MGCCC's Perkinston campus, and vendors must be prepared to customize the bus with MGCCC graphics using provided design files. The college will consider buses that are already assembled and meet the specified requirements, with an anticipated purchase order date of March 1, 2025. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement suggests a significant capital investment for a new motorcoach bus with comprehensive specifications and customization requirements. Vendors will need to provide detailed manufacturing timelines and demonstrate the ability to meet the college's precise technical and operational needs.