1941-26-R-IFBD-00030

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is seeking to procure six passenger ADA-accessible mini-vans through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) identified as RFX 3160007818. The solicitation requires vehicles capable of accommodating two wheelchair positions and four fixed ambulatory seating areas, with specific technical requirements including a 3.5-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, 9-speed automatic transmission, and a 1,000-pound capacity wheelchair ramp. Mandatory vehicle features include a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, backup alarm system, hand sanitizer dispenser, and wheelchair accessibility symbols. The bid opening is scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. CST, with the final day for submitting questions on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Delivery timelines mandate the first unit be delivered within 120 days of purchase order placement, with remaining units due within 180 days. Successful bidders must provide fully assembled vehicles through a licensed Mississippi dealer, with factory or factory-trained representative delivery and operational demonstration.

The procurement includes opportunities for Emerging, Economically Disadvantaged, or Veteran-owned Enterprises (EEV) to participate, potentially offering preferential treatment or advantages in bid evaluation. Bidders must complete comprehensive federal and state certifications, including FTA vehicle procurement requirements that prohibit using telecommunications equipment from specified foreign entities. Manufacturers must hold both a Mississippi Dealer's License and Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission Manufacturer's License prior to bid submission. Warranty requirements mandate parts availability for a minimum of five years, with coverage including 36 months or 36,000 miles on chassis mechanical components, 12 months on the alternator, and 12 months or 12,000 miles on the body. The delivering dealer assumes sole warranty responsibility for the first 90 days after acceptance. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves six vehicles with detailed technical specifications and comprehensive compliance requirements.