Request for Quote Formal for ABC Material Handling Equipment

The Mississippi Department of Revenue is soliciting quotes under solicitation number 1181-27-R-RFQF-00001 to lease material handling equipment for the Alcoholic Beverage Control Distribution Center's new warehouse in Canton, Mississippi. The procurement specifically requires two electric scissor lifts and one electric personnel vehicle to facilitate maintenance and inventory work at heights associated with the facility's platforms and racking. The projected award date is January 7, 2027, with deliveries to be made to the department's location in Clinton, Mississippi, during standard business hours. The award will be determined through a reverse auction process, granted to the lowest responsible bidder who meets all minimum specifications. Evaluation factors include the bottom line figure, conformity with specifications, and the bidder's responsibility. Bids must be submitted by November 24, 2026, via the MAGIC portal or as a sealed physical package; email and facsimile submissions are prohibited. The contract is governed by the Mississippi Code of 1972, and the instructions and special conditions take precedence over general conditions in the event of a conflict. Final inspection and acceptance will occur at the delivery destination, and the state reserves the right to reject defective materials.