Can simulate vehicle rollover scenarios and provide training for emergency responders The purpose of this solicitation is to award a contract to a qualified vendor who can provide the specified Rollover Simulator equipment and services necessary for MDOT'

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) Highway Safety Division is conducting a sole source procurement under solicitation number 3150005415 for a new Truck Rollover Simulator. The equipment is intended for the Safety Education Outreach Program to replace an outdated 2010 model, allowing for dual-unit operations and expanded public safety training. The simulator consists of a Ford Ranger cab mounted on a modified 20-foot trailer with a hydraulic pump system capable of 360-degree rotation to demonstrate the dangers of unbelted occupants during vehicle rollovers. Technical specifications include a welded steel frame with tandem 3,500 lb axles, electric brakes, and a 25-foot umbilical cord for operator control. Ray's Body Shop, Inc. of Little Falls, Minnesota, has been identified as the sole source provider, asserting they are the only manufacturer of this specific equipment in the United States. The procurement process included a public notice period from January 22, 2024, to February 8, 2024, during which other vendors could submit formal objections. The build was scheduled to commence in June 2024 with an estimated production timeline of 60 to 90 days. While the base unit is the primary requirement, optional additions such as crash dummies, a generator, and lockable storage boxes were also considered. Final inspection and acceptance are to take place at the MDOT facility in Jackson, Mississippi.