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Ellisville State School, a Mississippi Department of Mental Health facility located in Jones County, is conducting a Request for Quote Formal (RFQF) for six 2025 model year para transit mini-buses through a reverse auction procurement process. The solicitation seeks gas-powered vehicles capable of accommodating 12 passengers or alternatively 6 wheelchair positions plus a driver, with specific requirements including a 7.3L V-8 gas engine, BraunAbility Millennium Series wheelchair lift, and comprehensive safety features. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on January 27, 2025, with a required delivery timeline of 92-120 days after order receipt. Vendors must be licensed to sell new vehicles in Mississippi and provide a factory authorized warranty service center within 75 miles of Ellisville State School. The procurement will follow a pre-qualification process advertised for 14 consecutive days, with bidders required to submit responses through the MAGIC (Mississippi's Accountability System for Government Information and Collaboration) system and meet all RFX specifications.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including manufacturer names, floor plans, and warranty information, with award to be made to the lowest and best responsible bidder meeting specifications. The mini-buses require a 5-year/100,000 mile body structure warranty and 3-year/36,000 mile chassis warranty, with pricing to remain firm until vehicle receipt. Pricing must include delivery F.O.B. to Ellisville State School, and the State retains the right to benefit from any price decreases exceeding 5%, which must be reported within 10 days of taking effect. While a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement involves six vehicles with detailed technical specifications. Vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical requirements, provide comprehensive warranties, and offer competitive pricing through the reverse auction process.