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Ellisville State School is conducting a Request for Quote-Formal (RFQF) for the procurement of two new gasoline-powered step (walk-in) vans located in Jefferson County, Mississippi. The procurement will utilize a reverse auction methodology to determine the most competitive bid, with quotes being accepted through the State of Mississippi's e-procurement system (MAGIC), email, or in-person submission. Specific vehicle requirements include meeting detailed specifications for chassis, body, seating, lighting, HVAC, and other functional features. Bidders must be licensed to sell vehicles in Mississippi and provide a copy of their valid license with the bid. The delivery timeline is set at 60-90 days after order receipt, with bidders required to provide a minimum warranty of 3 years/36,000 miles and maintain an authorized service/repair location within 75 miles of the facility. Bids will be received until 10:00 a.m. on September 11, 2024, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest and best bidder meeting all specified requirements. Ellisville State School reserves the right to reject any and all bids submitted.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The total budget or specific award value for the step vans was not disclosed in the available documentation. While the procurement is open to qualified vendors, bidders must demonstrate the ability to meet the comprehensive vehicle specifications and provide necessary licensing documentation. The procurement appears to be a standard competitive bidding process without notable preferential treatment for specific vendor types. The reverse auction process suggests that multiple vendors may participate, with the final award determined by the most competitive pricing and compliance with technical specifications. The procurement is limited to the procurement of two specific vehicles for Ellisville State School, with no indication of existing incumbent vendors or requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology.