1941-26-R-IFBD-00020

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking sealed competitive bids for an articulated/telescopic bucket truck mounted with a 42-foot working height, identified by RFX number 3160007731. The procurement is specifically for a single new, current model, 4-wheel drive truck with detailed technical specifications including a 6-liter, 360-horsepower diesel engine, 800 pound-feet of torque, and a utility body with comprehensive safety features. Key deliverables include a truck that meets precise operational requirements such as a 300-pound working load capacity, 360-degree continuous rotation, and compliance with EPA standards. The bid solicitation requires vendors to respond "YES" or "NO" to each specification and provide supporting documentation demonstrating compliance. Sealed bids will be received until Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 10:30 AM CST at the William J. "Billy" McCoy Building in Jackson, Mississippi, with electronic submissions also accepted through the State of Mississippi's MAGIC Procurement Portal. Potential bidders must be registered in the MAGIC system and must submit appropriate literature substantiating specification compliance. The contract period will commence upon Commission Approval and continue through November 30, 2026, with potential extensions up to a total of sixty months.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. MDOT will award the contract based on the lowest bid that meets all specifications and requirements, with no bid bond required. The procurement allows for a minimum purchase of one unit and a maximum of ten units, all of which must be new and from a current make and model produced within the last three years. Vendors must provide Employment Eligibility Verification certification and comply with the Mississippi Employment Protection Act, including participation in the federal E-Verify program. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bid allows for potential cooperative purchasing agreements with other governmental entities. The Mississippi Transportation Commission reserves the right to cancel the contract with or without cause upon 30 days written notice and can remove bidders from the bidders list for twelve months if the contract is canceled due to price increase requests or performance failures. Payment will be processed electronically in accordance with Mississippi law, generally within forty-five days of invoice receipt.