Mississippi Procurement Portal #3170036714

Jones College CDL Training Tractor Truck and Three-Year Maintenance Package

Jones College is seeking one new Class 8 tractor truck for CDL training, plus a three-year maintenance package. - Government buyer: Jones College, a Mississippi higher-education institution in Ellisville; no sub-agency or office is specified. - OEMs and vendors: Cummins is the named engine manufacturer. The truck manufacturer and supplier are not specified. - Truck: Quantity 1, with a 72-inch high-rise sleeper cab, Cummins diesel engine rated at least 450 horsepower and 1,750 lb-ft of torque, automatic transmission, tandem live drive axles, and a commercial-duty sliding fifth wheel. - Training and equipment requirements: Securely mounted, belted passenger seats in the sleeper; white exterior; vinyl seating and flooring; air brakes; commercial tires; chrome alloy wheels on all axle positions; trailer electrical and air connections; liftgate electrical provisions; Auxiliary Power Unit; chrome exterior toolbox; and GPS/telematics or equivalent. - Maintenance and warranty: Three-year maintenance package with at least two scheduled services per year (six total), including standard preventative maintenance such as oil changes, filters, and brake service and inspections. The truck must have a three-year warranty, or coverage to 10,000 engine hours or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. - Delivery and proposal requirements: Include freight, setup, and preparation for delivery to Jones College in Ellisville. The truck must be new, current production, and supported by a full manufacturer's warranty. Proposed equivalents must meet or exceed the specifications. - Procurement approach: Technical proposals are submitted without pricing; technically acceptable proposals may proceed to an online reverse auction. The solicitation does not identify a truck make, model, or part number.

Description

Jones College is seeking to purchase one new CDL training tractor truck with sleeper cab, related equipment, and maintenance services. The procurement uses a two-phase process: vendors first submit unpriced technical proposals for evaluation, and acceptable vendors are invited to participate in an online reverse auction for pricing. The truck and equipment must meet the specifications, be new and covered by a full manufacturer's warranty and support, and be delivered to Jones College in Ellisville, Mississippi. Unpriced proposals are due October 7, 2026, and the reverse auction is scheduled for October 12, 2026.

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