North+Dakota+Contract+-+Villager.pdf

This document is a state contract between the State of North Dakota, acting through its State Procurement Office, and Hometown Manufacturing, located in Crandon, Wisconsin. The contract was established through a Notice of Intent to Make a Noncompetitive Purchase (solicitation number 110.7-22-023) issued on April 18, 2022, and involves the purchase of five (5) floorplans of buses through a cooperative purchasing contract authorized under North Dakota Century Code sections 54-44.4-13.

The contract covers six specific bus models with corresponding prices, ranging from $170,956.00 for a 178WB 22 Passenger model to $219,522.00 for a 242WB 38 Passenger model. The contract term runs from its effective date until July 1, 2023, with the State reserving the right to renew the contract for up to four (4) additional twelve-month periods. Delivery is expected within 180-300 days after order, and the contract includes provisions for model year changes, pricing adjustments, and various federal transit administration (FTA) certifications. The contract is structured as a cooperative purchasing agreement, making it available to state institutions, counties, cities, townships, educational entities, and other governmental bodies, though participation is not mandatory.