This solicitation is to provide quotes to Reverse Auction for 14 Type 6 Engine beds to be built for the purpose of wildland fire fighting with MS Forestry Commission.

The Mississippi Forestry Commission is soliciting quotes via a reverse auction for the complete upfit of fourteen Type 6 wildland fire engines. The project involves furnishing and installing apparatus bodies, emergency warning equipment, electrical systems, and 300-gallon wildland firefighting skid units onto fourteen 2026 Ram 5500 crew cab chassis provided by the commission. All completed units must be delivered to the state office in Pearl, Mississippi, within nine months of the accepted bid date. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder who meets all technical specifications, including the requirement to provide CAD design drawings for approval before fabrication begins. Key technical requirements specify that plumbing must use TIG-welded stainless-steel manifolds with Grade 5 stainless steel hardware, and the skid units must adhere to strict dimensional and weight limits. Bidders must certify that they are not suspended or debarred from federal assistance programs and must provide detailed component descriptions and manufacturer warranties at delivery. The state is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes. The contract may be canceled by the commission with 30 days' written notice, and any subcontracting requires prior written consent. Responses are due by November 16, 2026, and can be submitted through the MAGIC e-procurement system or via paper submission.