3373-26-R-RFQF-00003

The State of Mississippi is issuing Request for Quote and Formal (RFQF) 3373-26-R-RFQF-00003 for the procurement of four new 2025 gasoline-powered vans equipped with wheelchair lifts to provide accessible transportation services. The specification document establishes detailed technical requirements that all bidders must meet, including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant wheelchair lift systems with specified lift capacity, vehicle dimensions, fuel efficiency standards, and safety features. The vans must include interior modifications and wheelchair securement systems to ensure full accessibility and operational compliance. All four units are subject to identical specification requirements to ensure consistency and standardization across the fleet. The submission deadline for quotes is April 27, 2026, with the posting date of April 8, 2026, providing vendors approximately 19 days to prepare and submit competitive bids. The procurement documentation is available through the Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program (MPTAP) Agency Bid Bank, which serves as a centralized repository for state and local government contract opportunities. Interested vendors must reference the complete RFQF documentation package for comprehensive procurement terms, pricing requirements, contract duration, and renewal options applicable to this acquisition.

The available procurement summaries do not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on organizational types, disadvantaged enterprise provisions, incumbent contractors, or specific award values and budget ranges for this four-vehicle acquisition. Interested vendors should obtain the full RFQF 3373-26-R-RFQF-00003 documentation package to identify any potential set-asides for minority-owned or disadvantaged businesses, funding source information, prevailing wage requirements, and other salient contractual provisions necessary for complete procurement compliance and bidding strategy development. The procurement documents should be reviewed thoroughly to understand all financial terms, pricing structure, evaluation criteria, and any specific qualifications or certifications required of responding vendors. Additionally, vendors should confirm whether site visits or bidders' conferences will be held prior to the April 27, 2026 submission deadline. Complete documentation will provide clarity on contract value, payment terms, delivery schedules, and any performance requirements beyond the April 2026 delivery milestone.