1451-25-R-RFQF-00002

The Mississippi Forestry Commission is conducting a Request for Qualifying Quotes Formal (RFQF) for the procurement of twelve (12) dozer transport truck beds for fiscal year 2025, specifically targeting truck beds to be mounted on 2024 or newer Western Star 47X chassis that will be provided by the agency. The procurement is focused on specialized truck beds designed for transporting dozers, with detailed technical specifications including a 17-foot flatbed with a 6-foot beaver tail, bulkhead assembly, cross box, air-operated ramp assembly, storage boxes, air supply reel, back-fire fuel tank, and plow rest. Prospective vendors must submit responses electronically through the MAGIC procurement system or via sealed envelope to the Mississippi Forestry Commission by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. A critical requirement is that a sample bed must be provided to the agency for approval prior to constructing the remaining beds. Interested parties can obtain bid packet information through the MAGIC Bid Portal or by contacting specified agency representatives Bob Ponder and Rebekah Olander.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement appears open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and warranty requirements. The awarded contractor will be responsible for performing all bed outfitting at an authorized facility and must provide a 12-month warranty on the truck beds. The Mississippi Forestry Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and may extend contracts up to 3 months to ensure continuous supply. Pricing must be provided on a per-unit basis, and while no specific budget range is detailed, the procurement is for twelve complete truck beds. Vendors must be capable of integrating with the existing Western Star 47X chassis and meet precise manufacturing and technical standards as outlined in the request for quotes. The agency will conduct periodic on-site inspections and requires that any contract assignments or subcontracting receive prior written consent.