1711-25-R-RFQF-00002

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS) is seeking to procure fourteen (14) Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles through a reverse auction process, specifically consisting of three (3) 2WD and eleven (11) 4WD models. The procurement will be conducted via the Mississippi's Accountability System for Government Information and Collaboration (MAGIC), with bid submissions due on April 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. The vehicles must meet precise technical specifications, including a V-6 or larger engine, automatic transmission, comprehensive factory warranty (3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain), electronic mirrors, backup camera, Bluetooth capabilities, and a police wiring package. Key procurement dates include a qualification period ending April 8, 2025, notification of qualified bidders by April 15, 2025, the reverse auction on April 22, 2025, bid evaluations on April 29, 2025, and an anticipated intent to award on May 6, 2025. Delivery of the vehicles is expected within 90-120 working days from the order date, with vehicles to be delivered to the Mississippi Highway Department of Public at 1900 East Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Jackson, MS.

The solicitation applies to vendors registered with the State of Mississippi, who must submit a W-9 form and demonstrate compliance with procurement specifications. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement will be awarded based on multiple factors, including the bottom-line figure, conformity with specifications, and the overall responsibility of the bidder. The MDPS reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities, with the primary objective of obtaining vehicles that meet the agency's operational needs while promoting competitive bidding. While a specific budget range was not disclosed, the procurement involves fourteen police pursuit vehicles, suggesting a significant financial investment. The procurement spans multiple jurisdictions, including Hinds County and various Jackson City locations, indicating a broad implementation scope for these law enforcement vehicles.