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The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #7073 for procuring ambulance chassis, specifically seeking three medium duty chassis trucks with precise specifications. The procurement requires two chassis with a 108" cab to axle frame and one with an 84" cab to axle frame, with an optional provision for two additional 84" cab to axle frame chassis. Detailed chassis requirements include a white cab color, minimum 17,000 lbs GVWR rating, diesel engine, 4-wheel drive, dual rear wheels, heated power adjust towing mirrors, exhaust braking, and dual batteries. The bid is scheduled to open on April 08, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. CST, with bidders required to submit proposals electronically or via sealed envelope. Evaluation will be conducted on a lowest and best cost basis, with bidders mandated to provide unit prices and complete a comprehensive proposal form. Pricing and delivery capabilities will be key criteria in vendor selection, with UMMC reserving the right to award the contract in whole or part to one or more vendors.

Bidders must be certified with the Mississippi Secretary of State and provide documentation of their authorized distributor/reseller status. The initial contract term is one year, with potential termination by either party with or without cause. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified vendors meeting the technical specifications. The contract will be funded through UMMC's operational budget, with an estimated potential value covering the three primary chassis and potential optional two additional chassis. Interested vendors must demonstrate capability to meet the precise technical requirements, including specific chassis configurations, performance standards, and delivery timelines. The procurement allows UMMC significant flexibility in vendor selection, with the medical center maintaining sole discretion in potentially purchasing the optional additional chassis beyond the initial three-chassis requirement.