Medium and Heavy Duty Busses - State and Federal Funding

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR069479, administered by the Office of Inspector General, is a comprehensive Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for procuring medium and heavy duty vehicles, specifically cabs, chassis, and buses. The contract covers a wide range of vehicle types and fuel configurations, including gasoline, diesel, compressed natural gas, hybrid-electric, and full electric vehicles with gross vehicle weights over 19,500 GVWR. Eligible purchasers include state agencies, universities, political subdivisions, and nonprofit educational or public health institutions that have established cooperative purchasing agreements with the State Procurement Office. The procurement process allows for both Phase One (off-the-line) and Phase Two (on-the-lot) purchases, with pricing structured as a percentage off the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP), less manufacturer rebates.

The prime contractor for this IDV is Schetky Northwest Sales Inc, based in Tolleson, Arizona, with the current contract period running from January 18, 2024, to January 17, 2025. The contract is a Master Agreement with state-wide coverage in Arizona and potential multi-jurisdictional applicability. While the exact total contract value is not specified, the state anticipates an annual spend of approximately 30 million dollars on vehicle purchases. The contract includes provisions for potential extensions up to 48 months, with Amendment One and Two already executed to extend the contract through January 17, 2027. Comprehensive contract requirements include detailed vehicle specifications, delivery protocols, warranties, modification capabilities, and extensive reporting obligations.