2026_School Vehicle Invitation to Bid.docx

LAKE CITY AREA SCHOOLS

School Vehicle May 1, 2026

PROJECT

LAKE CITY AREA SCHOOLS

Chrysler Pacifica AWD Van

Owner

Lake City Area Schools 710 E Mitchell Street Lake City, MI 49651

INVITATION FOR BIDS

PROJECT

Chrysler Pacifica AWD Van

OWNER

710 East Mitchell Street Lake City, MI 49651

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Lake City Area Schools is accepting bids for the purchase of one new All-Wheel Drive Chrysler Pacifica.

BID ORGANIZATION:

Bids shall be submitted as follows:

Special Note: Priority will be given to the company who provides the best perceived value for the dollar amount specified.

PUBLIC BID OPENING:

The Owner will receive sealed bids herein set forth until 1:00 pm EDT, Friday, May 22, 2026, at Lake City Area Schools Central Office, 710 East Mitchell Street, P.O. Box 900, Lake City, MI, 49651. Envelopes containing the bid should be clearly marked on the outside: “Sealed Bid – School Vehicle”. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 710 East Mitchell Street, Lake City MI at 1:30 pm. Any bids received after the specified date and time will not be considered. Bidders should deliver their sealed bids by mail or in person to the reception desk at the Lake City Area Schools, Central Office, 710 E Mitchell Street, P.O. Box 900, Lake City, Michigan, 49651, prior to the bid due date and time. No fax, email or telephone bids or modifications will be accepted. Bids must contain in writing all the terms and conditions of the offer being made. Verbal representations made before or after bids are submitted will not be considered unless they are made in answer to questions asked by the Owner.

BID SPECIFICATIONS:

Minimum specifications for vehicle:

· Manufacture year 2026 or newer

· All-Wheel Drive

· Gasoline engine

· Power Steering

GENERAL BID DIRECTIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

· Bids will be accepted on bidder’s documents and must include list of required vehicle specifications and additional options, warranty forms, delivery fee and final price of vehicle.

· Bidders must be able to guarantee delivery of vehicle by June 30, 2026.

· Lake City Area Schools is a tax-exempt organization; therefore pricing shall not include any taxes. A copy of the LCAS tax-exempt form will be provided to the winning bidder.

· The bid shall be awarded, at the Board’s discretion with administrative recommendation, to the bidder providing the best perceived value based on the criteria and consistent with the spirit of this bid document.

· Bids must be turned in no later than, Friday, May 22, 2026 at 1:00 pm.

Bids shall be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the Owner and any employee of the bidder or any Lake City Area Schools administrative personnel. Statement Regarding Familial Relationship is attached. Bids that do not include this statement cannot be accepted by the Board of Education.

PROPOSAL ACCEPTANCE:

The Owner reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all proposals and to waive any and all informalities and/or irregularities and to accept the bid that in the Owner’s opinion is in the best interest of the school district.