_2322_A RFQ.pdf

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the City of Springfield for 10 new passenger vans. The city is seeking to procure the vans to support its public transportation services. Responses to the RFQ are due by June 30, 2023, and a mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 15, 2023. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the term of the contract is 3 years with two optional 1-year renewals.

The RFQ outlines specific requirements for the vans, including seating capacity, fuel efficiency, and accessibility features. Bidders must submit pricing for the base vehicle as well as any optional equipment. The contract will be funded through the city's transportation budget, and no set-asides or preferences are identified. The city's current passenger van fleet includes 15 vehicles, with the oldest units reaching the end of their useful life.