Vehicles - Pickups

The North Dakota State Contract 377 for Vehicles - Pickups provides a comprehensive procurement solution for governmental and quasi-governmental entities to acquire current production year pickup trucks. The contract covers a wide range of vehicle specifications, including Ford, RAM, GMC, and Chevrolet models across multiple series (1500, 2500, 3500) with various configurations such as extended and crew cabs, 4x4 drive types, and specialized options like snow plow packages and diesel engines. Eligible purchasers include state agencies, higher education institutions, counties, cities, townships, public schools, governmental boards, nonprofit entities, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and the International Peace Garden.

The contract is administered by the North Dakota State Procurement Office and will be active from October 1, 2024, to November 1, 2025, with potential for a 12-month extension. Prime contractors include Nelson Auto Center, Inc. and Puklich Chevrolet Inc., who will provide vehicles with delivery estimated at 90-120 days after order placement. Pricing is firm-fixed with potential adjustments after 60 days, ranging from approximately $43,000 for 1500 series trucks to nearly $70,000 for specialized chassis models. The contract offers F.O.B. destination pricing with included freight costs and requires contractors to provide comprehensive documentation, including certificate of origin, dealer invoice, and damage disclosure at delivery.