Purchase of One (1) New Dump Truck

The Mississippi State University is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of one (1) new dump truck, with a submission deadline set for September 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Bidders are directed to obtain plans and specifications electronically from the university’s designated website. The procurement process is managed through the Office of Procurement and Contracts, which will receive the bids either physically or electronically, with instructions available online. The estimated contract value ranges between $100,000 and $200,000, and the solicitation is open without a specified set-aside or socioeconomic restrictions, though it is subject to general equal opportunity and affirmative action policies. The solicitation emphasizes the university’s right to waive informalities in the bidding process and highlights standard administrative clauses. Notably, there are no explicitly detailed evaluation criteria, award methodology, or specific technical requirements within the available documentation, and no provisions regarding packaging, marking, inspection, or delivery schedules are specified. The referenced plans and specifications, accessible via the university’s website, likely contain detailed technical and performance standards necessary for bid compliance. Overall, the solicitation emphasizes compliance with general procurement policies, with detailed technical and contractual specifics to be obtained from the referenced documents.