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The state of Mississippi, through the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), is issuing a bid solicitation for the procurement of transit buses. The solicitation seeks proposals from vendors to provide transit buses that comply with federal regulations, including FMVSS, ADA, Buy America, and emissions standards. The buses must meet minimum service life requirements, and the procurement is subject to 49 CFR Part 665 bus testing. Vendors must submit completed and signed attachments covering their company information, compliance certifications, and details on parts and service support. Proposals are due by April 16, 2024, and the contract term is not provided. The bid attachments require vendors to disclose their company information, including ownership, size, and DBE certification status. The solicitation also indicates compliance with federal regulations such as lobbying restrictions and the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act.

The Invitation to Bid (ITB) is issued by Mississippi State University for the purchase of vans, cutaway buses, and heavy-duty buses. The ITB specifies the general terms, conditions, and technical requirements for the vehicles, including detailed specifications for low floor ADA full-size vans, high floor ADA full-size vans, low floor cutaway buses, and heavy-duty transit buses in 32ft, 35ft, and 40ft lengths. Bids are due by April 16, 2024, at 2:00 pm, and a single award will be made for each vehicle type, with the contract effective through December 31, 2029. The ITB states that Mississippi State University initially plans to purchase three buses, but allows other state and local agencies, as well as federal agencies and out-of-state entities, to participate in the awarded contract. The ITB outlines various pricing and warranty requirements, and the vehicle manufacturer must carry at least $50 million in liability insurance and be ISO 9001:2000 certified.