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The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking competitive sealed bids for an Agency Contract to procure a Motor Grader with an Articulated Frame through RFX 3160006779. The procurement specifically requires a motor grader with a minimum 250 horsepower diesel engine, full power shift transmission, locking differential, and full hydraulic controls. Technical specifications mandate detailed requirements for the engine, transmission, brakes, steering, wheels, tires, electrical systems, fuel systems, moldboard, blade, cab, and accessories. Vendors must provide a full warranty, maintain replacement parts inventory, and have service facilities within Mississippi. The contract requires successful bidders to submit technical manuals, service bulletins, and certification demonstrating compliance with federal safety and environmental regulations. Key procurement dates include the last day for questions on August 22, 2024, at 10:00 AM CST, and the bid opening scheduled for Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 10:30 AM CST.

The procurement documentation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be awarded through the state's Master Lease Purchase Program, with the contract term extending from Commission Approval through March 31, 2025, and an option to extend for up to six months. Vendors must complete an E-Verification Certification and utilize the MAGIC Supplier Self-Service portal to submit their bid response. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the contract appears to be for a single unit of an Articulated Motor Grader Frame. Potential bidders must register in the MAGIC system, submit a W-9 form, and comply with the state's procurement guidelines. The contract will be delivered F.O.B. statewide to the Mississippi Department of Transportation on an as-needed basis, with payment terms based on the prices submitted in the original bid.