262-20240521102103 ESS Commoditi

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the purchase of two (2) new, gasoline-powered, step (walk-in) vans by the Ellisville State School in Jones County, Mississippi. The Request for Quote-Formal (RFQF) will be received in the Purchasing Office of Ellisville State School or via the State of Mississippi's e-procurement system (MAGIC) until 10:00 a.m. on July 26, 2024. Bidders must submit seating layout/floor plans with their bids, which will be reviewed and either accepted or rejected by Ellisville State School. The successful bidder must provide service and repair capabilities within 75 miles of the facility and offer a minimum 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. The RFQF outlines detailed technical specifications for the vans, including chassis, body, and equipment requirements. Bid pricing must include delivery to Ellisville State School and remain firm until the delivery of the vehicles is complete. Bids will be evaluated, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder meeting the specifications. Ellisville State School reserves the right to reject any and all bids and will provide the benefit of any price decrease greater than 5% to the State.

There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this opportunity. The RFQF does not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQF does not include any listed award values or budget ranges.