Transportation Procurement Bids in Mississippi
13 open transportation procurement opportunities
Top agencies posting transportation bids in Mississippi: Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration (MAGIC),Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration.
Transportation procurement in Mississippi
Transportation procurement in Mississippi sits at the intersection of two things: Government transportation procurement covers highway construction and maintenance, bridge and tunnel work, transit vehicles (buses, light rail, commuter rail), airport infrastructure, port and marine terminals, traffic-signal systems, fleet vehicles, snow-removal services, and school-bus operations. State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are the largest buyers — collectively spending over $180B annually on capital and operations. Mississippi state agencies plus county, city, school district, and university buyers On ProcureTap you can browse the 13 open transportation opportunities in Mississippi plus recent awards from the same agencies for context.
Mississippi vendors typically need state-agency vendor registration plus separate registrations for each local procurement platform (Bonfire, PlanetBids, BidNet Direct, DemandStar). State DOT solicitations peak in early spring (bid opening for summer construction) and late summer (fall paving). Winter maintenance contracts advertise in Q3. FTA bus procurement runs continuously but clusters around federal-fiscal-year end (September). School-bus operator contracts renew before each school year (Feb–May). Set-aside eligibility is worth checking on every bid — many transportation solicitations include small-business, minority, women-owned, or veteran-owned participation goals that can materially affect scoring even when the contract is not formally set aside.
Common questions — Transportation in Mississippi
What small-business or set-aside programs apply to transportation contracts in Mississippi?
DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) is the dominant preference. Federal-aid highway and transit projects impose contract-specific DBE goals (typically 8–15%). DBE certification is state-controlled — apply through the state DOT's Unified Certification Program. Small businesses may qualify as DBE, WOSB, HUBZone, and SDVOSB simultaneously; each certification opens different set-aside pools.
When are Mississippi transportation bids typically issued?
State DOT solicitations peak in early spring (bid opening for summer construction) and late summer (fall paving). Winter maintenance contracts advertise in Q3. FTA bus procurement runs continuously but clusters around federal-fiscal-year end (September). School-bus operator contracts renew before each school year (Feb–May). Volume in Mississippi specifically follows the same seasonal pattern — plan pursuit workflow around these peak windows.
Open Transportation bids in Mississippi
IFB#5581 -Lease of Motor Coach Buses for Alcorn State University
Category: COMMODITIES | Type: Invitation for Bid | Smart Number: 9210-26-R-IFBD-00025 | RFx Number: 3160008082
RFQF's will be received in the Purchasing Office of Ellisville State School, or by electronic means via MAGIC until 2:00 p.m., April 27, 2026, for the purchase of Four (4) new, 2025, gasoline powered, specially equipped vans with wheelchair lifts.
Category: COMMODITIES | Type: MDA - RFx | Smart Number: 1433-20260330122522 ESS | RFx Number: 3170035421
Solicitation for Fuel Truck
Category: COMMODITIES | Type: Invitation for Bid | Smart Number: 9220-26-R-IFBD-00004 | RFx Number: 3160008085
Electronic bids will be received by the Mississippi Transportation Commission at 10:00 oclock a.m., C.S.T., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from the Bid Express Service and shortly thereafter publicly read on the Sixth Floor for the below project: Mill & O
Category: CONSTRUCTION | Type: MDA - RFx | Smart Number: 352-20260302083730 MDOT | RFx Number: 3170035222
NOTICE is hereby given that Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors will receive sealed bids until 9:00 a.m. CST on Wednesday, April 08, 2026, for the following: BID NO. 4034: USED 4,000-GALLON COMMERCIAL WATER TRUCK (ONE OR MORE UNITS) The Lauderdale Co
Category: COMMODITIES | Type: MDA - RFx | Smart Number: 284-20260314174346 LCBS | RFx Number: 3170035413
Notice is herby given that electronic bid proposals will be received by the Board of Supervisors of Smith County, for the purchase of (1) OR MORE 2026 OR NEWER 44,000 LB GVWR MIN. GARBAGE TRUCK CHASSIS ONLY. All electronic bid specifications and procedu
Category: COMMODITIES | Type: MDA - RFx | Smart Number: 299-20260311115221 BSSC | RFx Number: 3170035394
Notice is herby given that electronic bid proposals will be received by the Board of Supervisors of Smith County, for the purchase of (1) OR MORE 2026 OR NEWER HIGH COMPACTION REAR LOADER TRUCKMOUNTED, 20 CUBIC YARD REAR LOADER BODY GARBAGE TRUCK. All e
Category: COMMODITIES | Type: MDA - RFx | Smart Number: 299-20260311114756 BSSC | RFx Number: 3170035338
Electronic bids will be received by the Mississippi Transportation Commission at 10:00 oclock a.m., C.S.T., on Friday, April 10, 2026, from the Bid Express Service and shortly thereafter publicly read on the First Floor for the below project: Asphalt O
Category: CONSTRUCTION | Type: MDA - RFx | Smart Number: 352-20260319174715 MDOT | RFx Number: 3170035458
Electronic bids will be received by the Mississippi Transportation Commission at 10:00 oclock a.m., C.S.T., on Friday, April 10, 2026, from the Bid Express Service and shortly thereafter publicly read on the First Floor for the below project: Mill & Ov
Category: CONSTRUCTION | Type: MDA - RFx | Smart Number: 352-20260319174328 MDOT | RFx Number: 3170035457
Electronic bids will be received by the Mississippi Transportation Commission at 10:00 oclock a.m., C.S.T., on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from the Bid Express Service and shortly thereafter publicly read on the First Floor for the below project: Ultra-Th
Category: CONSTRUCTION | Type: MDA - RFx | Smart Number: 352-20260406122823 MDOT | RFx Number: 3170035468
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors will receive Electronic or Sealed Bids for the following: ROAD EQUIPMENT: Equipment Description Time Thermoplastics Detail Striper 10:00 a.m. Bids will be received at the Board Conference Room in the First Ju
Category: COMMODITIES | Type: MDA - RFx | Smart Number: 93-20260428133749 HCBS | RFx Number: 3170035742
Notice is hereby given that written sealed term bids for scrub seal, slurry seal, micro-surfacing and micro-surfacing (modified) for the period of July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with an additional six-month period at the option of both parties,
Category: COMMODITIES | Type: MDA - RFx | Smart Number: 137-20260421104356 RCBS | RFx Number: 3170035737
Separate sealed bids for the purchase of one (1) Inland River Hopper Barge Converted to a Flat Deck Barge, Multi-Modal Project No. PMM-26 (012), will be received by the Rosedale Bolivar County Port Commission at the office of The Port Commission located
Category: COMMODITIES | Type: MDA - RFx | Smart Number: 36-20260702143049 RBCPC | RFx Number: 3170036248
Frequently Asked Questions
How many transportation procurement bids are available in Mississippi?
There are currently 13 open transportation procurement opportunities in Mississippi. These include RFPs, RFQs, ITBs, and other solicitation types from government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other public organizations.
Which Mississippi agencies post the most transportation bids?
The top agencies posting transportation bids in Mississippi include Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration (MAGIC), Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration. Each of these issues multiple solicitations per month and is tracked continuously by ProcureTap.
How do I bid on transportation contracts in Mississippi?
Browse the transportation opportunities listed above, click on a bid title to view the full solicitation on the issuing organization's website, then follow their submission instructions. Most government agencies and institutions require vendor registration before submitting a response.
How often are new transportation bids posted?
New transportation procurement opportunities are posted daily by government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other organizations across Mississippi. Our system checks for new bids every 6 hours to ensure you see the latest opportunities.