1941-27-R-IFBD-00007

The Mississippi Transportation Commission (MTC), acting through the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), is soliciting bids for a 62-foot under bridge inspection unit-truck mounted under RFX 3160008221, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. CST. An economically disadvantaged veterans (EEV) certification option is available. Questions or protests must be submitted by September 3, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. CST.

The scope calls for a new, current-model truck-mounted under bridge inspection unit (UBIU) equipped with a truck chassis, flatbed body, four-articulating hydraulic booms with two rotation turrets, and a 600-pound capacity aluminum work platform with proportional controls. The UBIU must operate within 8 feet 6 inches of traffic lanes and be capable of slow forward or backward movement to provide continuous or overlapping coverage. All materials and components must be new with no used, reconditioned, or obsolete parts. The unit must comply with current OSHA regulations, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and all applicable federal regulations.

The contract term runs from MTC commission approval through November 30, 2027, with MTC retaining the right to extend for up to twelve-month periods, not to exceed sixty months total. The minimum purchase is one unit; maximum is two units. Delivery location is statewide, F.O.B. Mississippi Department of Transportation. Pricing must remain fixed throughout the contract term and any extensions, with payment on an as-needed basis. No performance bond is required.

MDOT will conduct pre-delivery inspections at the factory and upon pickup, followed by performance testing before unit acceptance. The successful bidder must provide a 90-day warranty with dealer responsibility for all component repairs, replacements, materials, labor, and transportation at no cost to MDOT. The manufacturer must maintain representative inventory of replacement parts and service facilities, diagnostic tools, and software licenses within Mississippi. Factory-trained technicians must provide onsite technical training for two mechanics and two operators for a minimum of two workdays.

Bids are binding for a minimum of sixty days after opening. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder meeting MDOT specifications and all bid requirements. Bidders must be duly qualified to do business and in good standing with the State of Mississippi and maintain that status throughout the contract term. Submissions are made electronically through the MAGIC Procurement Portal or in sealed paper format to the Procurement Division, William J. "Billy" McCoy Building, Jackson, Mississippi.