1941-26-R-IFBD-00012

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking sealed competitive bids for an Articulated/Telescopic Platform Truck Mounted with a 54-foot working height through RFX 3160007602. This procurement targets a specialized utility vehicle with comprehensive technical specifications, requiring a new truck chassis with specific performance capabilities that meet ANSI 92.2 regulations and are certified for 46KVA dielectric requirements. The bid solicitation covers a contract period from Commission Approval through October 31, 2026, with a procurement range of one to ten units. Interested vendors must submit comprehensive documentation, including detailed specifications, compliance literature, and supporting attachments by the bid opening date of September 25, 2025, at 10:30 AM CST. Submissions will be accepted both electronically through the MAGIC system and via sealed paper proposals at the William J. "Billy" McCoy Building in Jackson, Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will evaluate bids based on the lowest responsive bid that meets all specified requirements, with the right to reject proposals that do not demonstrate acceptable manufacturing quality or compliance with the solicitation's intent.

The procurement opportunity appears to have specific compliance requirements, including mandatory participation in the Mississippi Employment Protection Act and E-Verify Program. Vendors must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification (EEV) Certification, which requires electronic verification of newly hired employee information and compliance with federal work authorization programs. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bidding process emphasizes non-discrimination and legal compliance. The vehicle will be purchased through the State's Master Lease Purchase Program, with U.S. Bank National Association listed as the first lienholder. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the solicitation indicates potential purchases between one and ten units, suggesting flexibility in procurement scale. Vendors must provide comprehensive warranty service, with the delivering dealer responsible for the first 90 days after vehicle acceptance, and must furnish technical manuals in both hard copy and electronic formats. Potential penalties for non-compliance include contract cancellation, loss of licenses or permits, and potential fines ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.