1941-25-R-IFBD-00014

The Mississippi Transportation Commission (MTC) and Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) are soliciting competitive bids for Hot and Cold Mix Asphalt through RFX 3160006935, with a contract period from January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025. The procurement will secure bituminous materials for statewide transportation infrastructure projects, with bidders required to provide materials that conform to the Mississippi Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction of 2017. Sealed competitive bids will be accepted electronically through the MAGIC Procurement Portal or via paper submission until 10:30 AM CST on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the William J. "Billy" McCoy Building in Jackson, Mississippi. Deliveries must be completed the next day after notification, with materials to be distributed to all MDOT locations across Mississippi. The evaluation and award process will focus on identifying the lowest and best three bids per item, per county that meet MDOT specifications and bid requirements, with pricing subject to material price adjustments based on petroleum product price changes.

The solicitation encourages broad participation and includes specific compliance requirements for bidders, including mandatory Employment Eligibility Verification (EEV) and adherence to the Mississippi Employment Protection Act of 2008. While no specific small business or disadvantaged enterprise set-asides are explicitly mentioned, the procurement process appears designed to provide equal opportunity for vendors. Bidders must be registered in the MAGIC system and comply with E-Verify requirements for employee eligibility. The contract includes provisions for potential cancellation with 30 days' written notice and is subject to the Mississippi Public Records Act and Accountability and Transparency Act. Pricing must be quoted in U.S. dollars and cover full truck load quantities delivered FOB to MDOT destinations. Although specific contract value ranges are not detailed, the procurement covers bituminous materials for statewide transportation infrastructure maintenance and construction projects for a six-month period.