Mississippi Procurement Portal #3160008085

Delta State University Solicits Bids for New 100LL Aviation Refueling Truck

Delta State University is seeking bids for a new aviation refueling truck to support its aviation program. - Government Buyer: - Delta State University, Office of Procurement Services (Cleveland, Mississippi) - Product Requested: - One new aviation refueling truck - Minimum 1000-gallon tank capacity - Exclusively for 100LL aviation fuel - Must be road legal and built to current industry and safety standards - Key features required: - Electric retractable hose reel (minimum 40 feet, 1-inch aviation fueling hose) - 12V DC, 25 GPM continuous duty fuel transfer pump - VF-61 fuel filter housing with .5-micron particulate and water block filter - Fuel counter calibrated for 100LL fuel - Bottom load capable fueling point with automatic cutoff - Explosion-proof electrical components - Avgas type refueling nozzle - Emergency cutoff valve accessible from sides and rear - Sump drain valve - Grounding reel (minimum 50 feet coated cable) - Gasoline-powered truck (no diesel) - Brake interlock system to prevent driving if refueling point is unsecured - Optional beneficial features: - Fuel gauge - Ability to pull fuel from storage tank - Notable Requirements: - Delivery accepted after July 1 (year specified in solicitation) - Bids evaluated on specification compliance, delivery time, past performance, reputation, and price - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the solicitation - Proof of $1,000,000 general liability insurance required within five business days of bid acceptance

Description

Delta State University is soliciting bids for one new aviation refueling truck designed to carry 100LL fuel exclusively. The truck must be built to current industry standards and be road legal. Bidders must submit sealed proposals by July 2, 2026, at 2:30 PM CST. The procurement is managed through the Mississippi State Procurement Portal and includes detailed specifications provided in an attachment. The university reserves the right to reject any or all bids and requires bidders to provide general liability insurance coverage of at least $1,000,000 within five business days of bid acceptance.

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