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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS) is seeking to procure thirty-two (32) Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles through a competitive bidding process for use across Hinds County and various Jackson City jurisdictions. The procurement specifically includes 26 Chevrolet Tahoe 5W4 Special Service 4WD Sport Utility Vehicles and 6 Chevrolet Tahoe 9C1 Police Pursuit 4WD Sport Utility Vehicles. Bidders must be registered with the State of Mississippi and are required to submit quotes electronically or in person by October 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CST. The vehicles must meet precise specifications including exterior color (sterling gray metallic or equivalent), interior color (jet black), and specific wheel and lighting configurations. The solicitation will utilize a reverse auction process, with the intent to award on November 26, 2025, and potential contract approval by January 7, 2026. Evaluation criteria will include the bottom line figure, conformity with specifications, and the overall responsibility of the bidder.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Delivery of the vehicles will be F.O.B. to the Mississippi Highway Department of Public at 1900 East Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Jackson, MS 39216, during normal business hours. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a significant investment in law enforcement vehicle infrastructure. The MDPS reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive informalities, and the contract is established primarily for state agency use with potential extension provisions. Interested bidders will be notified via email and given the opportunity to participate electronically through the Mississippi's Accountability System for Government Information and Collaboration (MAGIC). The procurement represents a strategic update to the region's law enforcement vehicle fleet, focusing on specialized pursuit and service vehicles designed for rigorous operational requirements.