1941-26-R-IFBD-00045

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids for traffic paint under RFX 3160008083, with bids due July 7, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. CST and questions due July 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST. Award will be made on lowest and best bid criteria.

The scope is traffic paint supplied on an as-needed basis, delivered F.O.B. statewide to MDOT facilities. Specific product specifications and quantities are detailed in the bid packet. Bidders must complete an Environmentally Exempt Vehicle (EEV) Certification and Agreement as a material condition of participation.

The initial contract term runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with two optional twelve-month extensions, not to exceed thirty-six months total. Contract pricing is fixed throughout the term. Payment will be made electronically within forty-five days of invoice receipt in accordance with Mississippi's timely payment laws.

Vendors must be registered with the State of Mississippi through the MAGIC portal and submit a W-9 form before contract award. All newly hired employees working within Mississippi must be enrolled in the E-Verify system under the Mississippi Employment Protection Act of 2008. The vendor must comply with federal and state anti-discrimination laws, including Executive Order 11246 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The MDOT retains the right to terminate for convenience without penalty if appropriated funds become unavailable, or for default if the vendor fails to perform. Responses must be submitted through the MAGIC portal with required fields including price, delivery days, supplier product number, company business history, and supporting attachments. Bidders may update responses until the submission deadline.