1941-26-R-IFBD-00009

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking to procure one to ten new Articulated/Telescopic Platform Trucks with a 42-foot working height through a competitive sealed bid process. This procurement is conducted under RFX 3160007592, with bids due on September 25, 2025, at 10:30 AM CST. The solicitation requires bidders to provide new, current model vehicles that meet or exceed comprehensive technical specifications, including detailed requirements for the hydraulic system, booms, bucket, controls, electrical systems, and chassis. Successful bidders must provide technical manuals, service bulletins, maintenance intervals, and certification of compliance with U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Department of Transportation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The contract will commence upon Commission Approval and extend through October 31, 2026, with potential extensions up to twelve months. Evaluation criteria will focus on meeting MDOT's specifications, with award going to the lowest bidder meeting all quality and technical requirements. The last day for potential bidders to submit questions is the Wednesday preceding the bid opening.

The procurement allows for cooperative purchasing by other state agencies and governing authorities, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. Bidders must comply with the Mississippi Employment Protection Act of 2008 and E-Verify requirements, submitting an Employment Eligibility Verification (EEV) certification. The vehicle will be purchased through the State's Master Lease Purchase Program, with the title assigned to the State of Mississippi/DFA - 941. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates a potential procurement of between one and ten units. Vendors must provide comprehensive warranty coverage, with the delivering dealer responsible for warranty services for the first 90 calendar days after equipment acceptance. Bidders are required to submit electronic responses through the MAGIC Procurement Portal or via sealed paper submission to the Procurement Division in Jackson, Mississippi, with strict adherence to submission guidelines to avoid disqualification.