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The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is soliciting competitive bids for six (6) Passenger ADA Accessible Minivans through Request for Proposal RFX 3160007550, with sealed bids due on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 10:30 A.M. CST. The procurement is specifically for new, current model minivans that meet Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, with a minimum six-passenger capacity and ability to accommodate two wheelchair positions. Bidders must provide comprehensive technical specifications including detailed vehicle modifications, wheelchair accessibility features, engine specifications, electrical systems, and braking capabilities. The contract term will run from Commission Approval through October 31, 2026, with potential contract extensions up to sixty (60) months total. Award will be based on the lowest total bid meeting MDOT specifications, with potential procurement volumes ranging from zero (0) to two hundred (200) vehicles. Bidders must submit extensive federal compliance certifications covering regulations related to transit procurement, environmental standards, labor provisions, and anti-discrimination policies.

The procurement includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 10.1%, though no specific contract-level DBE goal has been established. Vendors must complete mandatory certifications including Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify compliance), telecommunications equipment restrictions, seat belt use policies, and distracted driving prevention guidelines. Additional vendor requirements include providing a minimum 36-month/36,000-mile chassis warranty, 12-month body warranty, and comprehensive technical documentation demonstrating compliance with Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission regulations. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract allows electronic bid submissions through the MAGIC Procurement Portal or alternative sealed paper submissions. The procurement emphasizes federal compliance, with bidders required to attest to numerous regulatory standards including Buy America provisions, Section 504 and ADA requirements, and immigrant status certifications. Though no explicit budget range is provided, the contract allows for significant procurement flexibility with the potential to purchase up to two hundred vehicles.