Mississippi State University Heavy-Duty Pickup Truck Bid - MSU2026105
Mississippi State UniversityHigher Ed · Mississippi State, MS- Due
- Sep 16, 2026
- Deadline passed
The 30-second brief
Mississippi State University (MSU) Mechanical Engineering is soliciting bids for one heavy-duty pickup truck (Bid Number: MSU2026105) to support the IDEELab METAL K-12 Mobile Training Unit. The vehicle must be a model year 2023 or newer with fewer than 50,000 miles, capable of towing a 30,000 lb trailer. Required specifications include a one-ton class or greater chassis, dual rear wheels (DRW), 4WD, a 6.6L turbocharged diesel engine (min 450 hp / 900 lb-ft torque), and a minimum GCWR of 40,000 lbs. The truck must feature a factory-installed fifth-wheel towing package, heavy-duty suspension, and various safety features like automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning. Sealed bids are due by September 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST to the Office of Procurement Services in Starkville, MS.
Heavy-duty pickup truck meeting all listed specifications, Documented maintenance history, Clean title
Compliance with minimum specifications, total purchase price, vehicle condition, mileage, warranty coverage, delivery schedule, service support, overall value
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Summary
Mississippi State University (MSU) Mechanical Engineering is soliciting bids for one heavy-duty pickup truck (Bid Number: MSU2026105) to support the IDEELab METAL K-12 Mobile Training Unit.
The vehicle must be a model year 2023 or newer with fewer than 50,000 miles, capable of towing a 30,000 lb trailer. Required specifications include a one-ton class or greater chassis, dual rear wheels (DRW), 4WD, a 6.6L turbocharged diesel engine (min 450 hp / 900 lb-ft torque), and a minimum GCWR of 40,000 lbs. The truck must feature a factory-installed fifth-wheel towing package, heavy-duty suspension, and various safety features like automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning. Sealed bids are due by September 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST to the Office of Procurement Services in Starkville, MS.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- Compliance with minimum specifications
- Total purchase price
- Vehicle condition
- Mileage
- Warranty coverage
- Delivery schedule
- Service support
- Overall value
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Heavy-duty pickup truck meeting all listed specifications
- Documented maintenance history
- Clean title
- Submit to
- 405 Garrard Road E, Starkville, MS 39759
- Scope location
- Starkville, MS
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Mississippi State University?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 16, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: 405 Garrard Road E, Starkville, MS 39759.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Mississippi State University in MS, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Heavy-duty pickup truck meeting all listed specifications, Documented maintenance history, Clean title. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Compliance with minimum specifications, total purchase price, vehicle condition, mileage, warranty coverage, delivery schedule, service support, overall value" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Mississippi State University?
All active and historical solicitations from Mississippi State University are tracked and searchable. As a higher ed agency, Mississippi State University regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Mississippi State University for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Starkville, MS. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.