1941-26-R-IFBD-00015

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking sealed competitive bids for an agency contract to procure a truck-mounted aerial platform lift with a 62-foot working height under RFX No. 3160007690. The solicitation requires vendors to provide a new, current make/model vehicle produced within the last three years, with a minimum purchase of one unit and a maximum potential purchase of ten units. Detailed specifications mandate a highly specialized vehicle with specific technical parameters, including a minimum 57-foot platform height, 360-degree turret rotation, hydraulic outrigger stabilization, and compliance with ANSI A92.2 standards. The truck chassis must have a 37,000-pound GVWR, 9-liter diesel engine with 360 horsepower, and include comprehensive safety and operational features. Key submission details include a bid deadline of Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 10:30 AM CST, with the last day to ask questions prior to that date. The contract period will run from Commission Approval through November 30, 2026, with an option to extend up to twelve additional months, not to exceed a total of sixty months.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but vendors must comply with several critical requirements, including the Mississippi Employment Protection Act and E-Verify program certification. Vendors must electronically verify employment eligibility for new hires and maintain comprehensive documentation, with potential penalties including contract cancellation and fines ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for non-compliance. The contract is subject to appropriation by the Mississippi Legislature and contingent on the availability of state and/or federal funds. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement allows for up to ten units to be purchased. Vendors must submit proposals through the MAGIC (Mississippi Administrative and Governmental Information Center) system, providing detailed documentation substantiating compliance with all specifications. The Mississippi Transportation Commission reserves the right to reject any bid that does not meet the intent of the proposal or demonstrate acceptable quality standards, with the award to be made to the lowest bidder meeting all specified requirements.