Rental of Tractors for the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT)

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking bids for the rental of thirty (30) tractors for a period of 12 months, from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027. The tractors will be used for highway mowing operations in District VI, Hattiesburg, MS. The contract includes provisions for maintenance, repair, and insurance of the tractors. The bidder must provide detailed literature to prove compliance with the specifications. • The rental period is 8 months, from April 15th to December 15th of each year. • The base rent is based on guaranteed MDOT use of 350 hours for each tractor, with a maximum use not to exceed 400 hours. • The bidder must provide all necessary replacement parts and repairs, unless otherwise specified. • The bidder must furnish physical and/or vandalism damage insurance coverage for each unit rented. • The contract includes an escalation clause, which allows for price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U).