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Jones College in Mississippi is soliciting unpriced technical proposals for one new commercial tractor truck with sleeper cab, related equipment, and a three-year maintenance package for CDL training use, with technical proposals due October 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time and pricing to be submitted through reverse auction on October 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.

The truck specification is Class 8 with 72-inch high-rise sleeper cab, tandem live drive axles, Cummins diesel engine rated at minimum 450 horsepower and 1,750 lb-ft torque, automatic transmission, commercial-duty fifth wheel, air brake system, GPS/telematics capability, auxiliary power unit, chrome alloy wheels, and reconfigured sleeper seating with vinyl surfaces. The truck must be new, current production equipment, fully assembled and ready for use upon delivery to Jones College at 900 South Court Street, Ellisville, MS 39437, with all delivery and freight charges included in the bid price. The three-year maintenance package requires a minimum of two scheduled services annually (six total) covering oil changes, filters, brake service, and preventative maintenance per manufacturer recommendations. Warranty coverage spans three years, 10,000 engine hours, and 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first, covering manufacturer defects and standard components.

Vendors must submit unpriced technical proposals (Specification Response Form, Deviation and Exception Form, product specifications, warranty information, and PH Bidding Group Supplier Agreement) through www.jcjcbids.com. Pricing is submitted only through the reverse auction platform at https://phbidding.procureclix.com hosted by PH Bidding Group. A transaction fee of 4% of the total contract price is due PH Bidding Group within 15 calendar days of payment, with 2% monthly interest plus a $50 recurring monthly service fee applying to payments not received within 60 days. Jones College reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive informalities.