Alternative Fuel Vehicles

This Statewide Contract 1-25-23-01B provides a comprehensive procurement vehicle for alternative fuel vehicles, specifically focusing on electric vehicles and light-duty transportation solutions. The contract covers a range of vehicle types including passenger motor vehicles, light trucks, SUVs, minivans, and product transport vehicles, with an emphasis on battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Procurement is available for specific electric vehicle models such as the electric SUV EV6 and the 7-passenger EV9, meeting California's technical specifications for alternative fuel vehicles. The contract enables state departments and local governmental agencies to acquire vehicles that comply with California vehicle regulations and federal safety standards.

The contract is awarded to First Motor Group of LA LLC by the California Department of General Services (DGS) Statewide Procurement division, with a performance period from February 18, 2025, to February 17, 2027. The statewide contract covers the entire state of California and is mandatory for state departments while optional for local governmental agencies like California State Universities, University of California systems, K-12 schools, and community colleges. The contract type allows for fixed pricing with options to add or remove features at minimal cost adjustments, and includes comprehensive warranty terms of three years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper and five years/100,000 miles for powertrain components. Minimum order quantity is one vehicle, providing flexibility for various governmental procurement needs.