1941-25-R-RFQF-00002

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is conducting a Request for Quotation and Feasibility (RFQF) for Aluminum Sign Blanks, with the procurement opportunity identified as RFX 3140004111. The solicitation seeks multiple types of aluminum sign blanks with varying dimensions and specifications, including 15 different sign blank categories ranging from 18"x18" to 48"x96" in sizes and gauges between 0.063 and 0.125. These sign blanks will be delivered to the Jackson Sign Shop in Jackson, Mississippi, with total quantities spanning from 400 to 3,600 units per specification type. The submission deadline is Monday, February 10, 2025, at 10:30 AM CST, with vendors able to submit responses electronically through the MAGIC Portal or via sealed paper bid at the William J. McCoy Building. The procurement will utilize a Live Reverse Auction process, where only pre-qualified bidders can participate, and the contract award will be based on the lowest total sum of all items, contingent upon meeting MDOT specifications. Delivery requirements mandate that all items must be delivered by June 30, 2025, with vendors required to complete delivery within 45 calendar days of purchase order issuance.

The solicitation requires vendors to complete an E-Verify Certification and Agreement, demonstrating compliance with the Mississippi Employment Protection Act. Vendors must participate in the federal E-Verify program and verify employment eligibility of newly hired employees. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement process emphasizes transparency and legal compliance. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation. The procurement documents do not specify a precise contract value or budget range, though the extensive variety of sign blank specifications suggests a potentially significant contract. Technical requirements include vendor registration in the MAGIC Supplier Self-Service system, submission of a W-9 form, and adherence to specific technical guidelines for electronic bid submission. Vendors violating compliance requirements may face contract cancellation, potential loss of licenses or permits, and fines ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.