1433-20250918134625 ESS

Ellisville State School is conducting a competitive procurement for 4 Para Transit Mini-Buses through a Reverse Auction process, with RFX Number 3140004390 and Smart RFX Number 3373-2-R-RFQF-00001. The solicitation is a Request for Qualifying Quotes Formal (RFQF) seeking vendors to supply specialized transportation vehicles for para transit services. Responses are due by 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 2025, and can be submitted electronically through the MAGIC portal or via sealed envelopes at the Ellisville State School Purchasing Department. Potential bidders can access complete bid information through the Mississippi state contract bid search portal or by contacting Ivy East, Accountant I, at (601) 477-5631 or Ivy.East@ess.ms.gov. The solicitation will be publicly advertised on October 8, 2025, and October 15, 2025, providing vendors sufficient time to prepare comprehensive quotes. Vendors who are not currently registered can obtain registration assistance by contacting the MAGIC Help Desk at (601) 359-1343.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises based on the provided documentation. No information about incumbent vendors or current contractors was included in the available materials. While the specific award value is not detailed, the procurement involves the purchase of 4 Para Transit Mini-Buses, which suggests a significant but not extensively large budget allocation. The procurement appears to be a standard state-level competitive bidding process open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications for para transit vehicles. Interested vendors should carefully review all documentation and ensure they meet the registration and submission requirements outlined in the solicitation. Potential bidders are encouraged to thoroughly investigate the technical requirements and prepare comprehensive quotes that demonstrate their capability to supply the required mini-buses to Ellisville State School.