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Ellisville State School in Mississippi is seeking to procure two new gasoline-powered step (walk-in) vans through a Request for Quote-Formal (RFQF) process. The procurement requires 2024 model year or newer Ford E450 chassis or approved equivalent vehicles that meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Specific vehicle requirements include a 138" wheelbase, 7.3L V-8 gasoline engine, automatic transmission, dual rear wheels, 40-gallon fuel tank, and 14,000 GVWR chassis. Bids are due by 10:00 a.m. on March 11, 2025, and can be submitted through Mississippi's e-procurement system (MAGIC), via email, or in person to the Ellisville State School Purchasing Office. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with delivery expected within 60-90 days after order receipt. Successful contractors must provide comprehensive documentation including maintenance manuals, parts lists, wiring diagrams, and warranty information.

Bidders must be licensed to sell vehicles in Mississippi per MS Code Section 63-17-73 and maintain an authorized service/repair location within 75 miles of the facility. A minimum 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty is mandatory, and vendors must furnish proof of valid licensing with their bid. The contract pricing must include delivery F.O.B. to Ellisville State School and remain firm until delivery completion. Pricing should exclude federal excise taxes and state/local sales taxes, as Ellisville State School is tax exempt. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned in the procurement documents, the bid is open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and licensing requirements. The procurement appears to be a straightforward vehicle replacement project with a focused scope limited to the purchase of two specific van units.