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The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #7069 for the procurement of ambulance chassis, seeking sealed proposals from qualified vendors. The solicitation requires three specific ambulance chassis: two medium duty trucks with 108" cab to axle frame and one medium duty truck with 84" cab to axle frame, with an option for two additional medium duty chassis trucks. Mandatory specifications include white color, minimum 17,000 lbs GVWR rating, diesel engine, 4-wheel drive, and dual rear wheels. Proposals must be submitted by February 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CST, with an expected delivery timeframe of 30 days after purchase order issuance. The evaluation process will be two-step, first validating bid responsiveness and then assessing cost, with the contract awarded to the lowest and best validated bid. UMMC reserves the right to award to multiple vendors to ensure timely delivery. Bidders must provide current manufacturer's published price lists including brand names, model numbers, descriptions, contract purchase prices, and discount percentages.

Vendors must register with both the UMMC vendor credentialing system (GHX VendorMate) and the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration, with registration costs borne by the bidder. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly stated in the bid documents. The initial contract term is one year, with potential for multiple vendor awards to optimize delivery capabilities. While specific budget ranges were not disclosed, the procurement involves multiple chassis with potential for additional units. Interested parties can obtain bid documents by contacting Kendra Carter (kcarter2@umc.edu) or John Shows (jashows@umc.edu), or by accessing UMMC's Supply Chain procurement opportunities website. The bid advertisement will be published in the Clarion-Ledger on January 27, 2025, and February 3, 2025, with UMMC retaining the right to waive irregularities and reject any or all proposals.