1941-25-R-IFBD-00004

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is soliciting competitive sealed bids for an Agency Contract to procure 12-foot reversible snowplows for tilt hood trucks, with Specification No. 451-SPHR-12TH-5020/100 and RFX No. 3160006778. The procurement targets a minimum of 17 and a maximum of 40 new snowplow units that must be current make and model, having been in production for at least three years. Detailed specifications require a fully assembled snowplow with specific features including a low-profile pin-and-loop quick hitch, hydraulic power unit, and edge-trip moldboard. Vendors must provide factory-trained dealer representation to offer information on operation, service, and maintenance, and must meet comprehensive warranty, workmanship, and technical literature requirements. The bid opening is scheduled for Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 10:30 AM CST, with bid protests due by August 22, 2024, at 10:00 AM CST. The contract period will run from Commission Approval through March 31, 2025, with potential extensions up to six months at a time, not exceeding 60 months total.

The contract allows for cooperative purchasing, potentially extending to other state agencies and governing authorities. Bidders must be enrolled in the E-Verify program and comply with the Mississippi Employment Protection Act, as evidenced by the required EEV Certification. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses were noted in the documentation. Pricing must be F.O.B. to MDOT for statewide delivery, with bid prices remaining firm during the initial six-month contract period. The procurement will utilize the State's Master Lease Purchase Program, with U.S. Bank National Association listed as the first lienholder on title applications. While no specific budget range was provided, the contract anticipates purchasing between 17-40 snowplow units. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with vendors required to submit appropriate literature substantiating compliance with the detailed technical specifications.