1941-26-R-IFBD-00031

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), acting through the Mississippi Transportation Commission (MTC), is conducting a competitive sealed bid procurement for one new, current-model articulated/telescopic platform truck-mounted unit with an integrated utility body and 52-foot working height under RFX 3160007885. The unit must meet or exceed comprehensive technical specifications including a 500-pound minimum working load capacity, 450-pound minimum tipping load, 47-foot minimum height from ground to platform floor, 30-foot minimum working radius, and 360-degree continuous rotation capability when mounted on an 84-inch cab-to-axle regular cab chassis with a 19,500-pound minimum gross vehicle weight rating and 6.0L V8 water-cooled turbodiesel engine. The truck chassis and utility body must be new with no used or reconditioned parts, featuring a minimum 132-inch utility body length with 16-gauge steel outside panels, 14-gauge steel end panels, compartments with adjustable shelves, and keyed-alike locks. All equipment must comply with ANSI A92.2 regulations, OSHA requirements, and applicable FMVSS standards, and the manufacturer must provide factory installation with a factory-trained representative to instruct operators on operational, safety, service, and maintenance procedures, along with complete technical manuals in hard copy and electronic formats and ongoing technical service bulletins. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value, with delivery to occur F.O.B. statewide on an as-needed basis. Bidders must submit sealed bids by the bid opening date of Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 10:30 AM CST, with the last day for submitting questions on Thursday prior to the opening; responses must be submitted through the MAGIC portal system and include completed Equipment Energy and Environmental (EEV) Certification documentation, pricing, delivery timeframes, supplier product numbers, detailed bidder's remarks, and supporting documentation to substantiate their proposals.

The bid packet does not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular types of organizations, disadvantaged enterprises, or small businesses, indicating this is an open competitive procurement available to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement documents. Upon award, if MDOT issues a Notice to Proceed, the vehicle will be purchased through the State's Master Lease Purchase Program with U.S. Bank National Association listed as the first lienholder; the contract price remains fixed throughout the contract duration, which begins upon commission approval and extends through April 30, 2027, with MTC retaining the right to extend the agency contract for up to twelve additional months upon written acceptance of both parties, provided the total contract duration does not exceed sixty months. Vendors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including E-Verify requirements for employee eligibility verification and equal opportunity employment provisions under Executive Order 11246, and must maintain warranty service locations within Mississippi with manufacturer warranties covering all components with replacement or repair within thirty days. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the available bid documents.