1941-25-R-RFQF-00003

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is conducting a Request for Quotes Formal (RFQF) for Aluminum Sign Blanks through a competitive reverse auction process. The procurement, identified as RFX Proposal No. 3140004243, seeks qualified vendors to supply 14 different types of aluminum sign blanks with varying sizes ranging from 12" x 24" to 144" x 48" and gauge thicknesses from 0.063ga to 0.125ga. The total quantity spans from 200 to 4,000 units per line item, with specific requirements including STOP sign blanks and delivery F.O.B. to the Traffic Engineering department at MDOT in Jackson, MS. Interested bidders must submit Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) electronically through the MAGIC Procurement Portal or via sealed paper submission by Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 10:30 AM CST. Only pre-qualified bidders meeting the specifications in the Mississippi Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction of 2017 will be permitted to participate in the Live Reverse Auction, where the contract will be awarded to the bidder submitting the lowest total sum for all items. Vendors must commit to delivering aluminum sign blanks within 45 calendar days of purchase order issuance, with potential contract cancellation if delivery exceeds 90 days.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though vendors must comply with the Mississippi Employment Protection Act and E-Verify requirements. Bidders are required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form and demonstrate compliance with federal and state employment authorization programs. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the extensive line item list suggests a substantial procurement initiative for municipal and transportation signage infrastructure. Potential vendors must register in the MAGIC system and meet specific technical requirements, including using Microsoft Internet Explorer version 11. The Mississippi Transportation Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive minor technicalities in the state's best interest. The contract includes provisions for electronic payment with undisputed invoices to be paid within 45 days of receipt, and the commission retains the right to terminate the contract if state or federal funding is not appropriated, with no penalty to the agency.