1941-27-R-IFBD-00005-V01

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), through the Mississippi Transportation Commission, is soliciting sealed bids for one to eight truck-mounted aerial platform lifts with 62-foot working height under RFX 3160008182, with bids due August 12, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. CST.

Equipment must be new, current model with a minimum three-year production history, and meet or exceed detailed specifications including a 57-foot minimum attainable height from ground to platform bottom, 54-foot horizontal reach, one rotating steel platform rated at 600-pound capacity, three telescopic boom sections, hydraulic outrigger assemblies, and a heavy-duty winch rated at 600 pounds at 45-foot radius. The cab chassis truck base must meet a minimum 37,000-pound GVWR, feature a 9-liter diesel engine with minimum 360 horsepower and 1,000 pound-feet torque, fully automatic 6-speed transmission, air disc brakes with ABS, and heavy-duty suspension. All hydraulic systems shall operate at 2,500 PSI design pressure with 14 GPM pump capacity. Equipment must comply with ANSI/SAIA A92.2 standards (2021 version), OSHA regulations, FMVSS standards, and all applicable federal requirements. The successful bidder must provide comprehensive warranty coverage with manufacturer replacement or repair of defective components within thirty days, maintain a representative inventory of replacement parts and service facilities within Mississippi, and furnish technical manuals and service bulletins. The lift shall be delivered fully assembled and ready to operate with factory-trained dealer inspection and operational documentation.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive bid meeting all specifications and bid requirements. The contract commences upon Commission Approval (November 30, 2026) and continues through September 30, 2027, with the ability to extend for up to four additional twelve-month periods not to exceed sixty months total. Bid price remains fixed throughout the contract period. Delivery is F.O.B. statewide to MDOT locations. Bidders must be registered with the State of Mississippi, submit supporting manufacturer literature demonstrating compliance with each specification, and acknowledge MTC Contract Terms and Conditions. No performance bond is required. Protests must be submitted in writing by August 5, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. CST. The MTC reserves the right to reject any or all bids, award to one or more companies, cancel with thirty days' written notice, and request equipment samples for inspection before award.