1941-27-R-IFBD-00006-V06

The Mississippi Department of Transportation, through the Mississippi Transportation Commission, is requesting sealed bids for an agency contract to procure 20 cubic yard dump bodies (model 934-TAD-20/22-6005/222) under RFX 3160008201, with bids due August 25, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. CST. Award will be made to the lowest qualified bidder.

The scope covers new, current-model dump trailers with tandem axles, minimum 20 cubic yard capacity at water level and 22 cubic yards at ends, 65,000-pound gross vehicle weight rating, and full compliance with detailed technical specifications in Attachment C. Equipment must have been in production for a minimum of three years. Bidders must submit manufacturer literature demonstrating compliance with specifications, EEV (Environmentally Friendly Vehicle) certification per Attachment D, and certification of compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation standards and OSHA regulations. The delivering dealer must provide a factory-trained representative for delivery inspection and assume sole warranty responsibility for the first 90 days; warranty replacements or repairs must be completed within 30 days. Technical manuals must be supplied in hard copy and electronic formats.

The contract commences upon commission approval and extends through September 30, 2027, with an initial 12-month term. MDOT reserves the right to extend for up to four additional 12-month periods with mutual agreement, not to exceed 60 months total. Bidders must specify the number of delivery days for statewide F.O.B. MDOT delivery. Bid pricing is fixed throughout the contract term, including any extensions. Minimum purchase is one unit; maximum is 15 units.

All bids are binding for a minimum of 60 days after opening. No performance bond is required. Bidders must be registered with the State of Mississippi and remain in good standing. Protests concerning specifications or bidding procedures must be submitted in writing to the MDOT Procurement Division by August 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST. Bids may be submitted electronically through the MAGIC Procurement Portal or in sealed paper format to the MDOT Procurement Division, 5th Floor, William J. "Billy" McCoy Building, 401 North West Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201.