Appendix_1_-_State_of_Maryland_FY2025_Vehicle_Standards.pdf

APPENDIX 1

STATE OF MARYLAND

FY 2025 VEHICLE STANDARDS

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

1. STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Unless otherwise specified, the following items will be supplied on all below identified vehicle types as standard or required equipment and will not be included in the specifications lists for each vehicle type.

As this is the standard equipment list for several vehicle types, it is inherently understood that certain vehicle types may not offer all options on this list; however, absent lack of compatibility of specific options for specific vehicle types, the list is considered all inclusive.

Should a vehicle type or sub-type not specifically indicate standard/required equipment, the below will be the assumed minimums:

INCLUDED VEHICLE TYPES:

Type 5 (Mid-Size Pickup Truck) Type 6 (1/2-Ton Pickup Truck) – Applicable to this IFB Type 7 (3/4-Ton Pickup Truck) Type 8 (1-Ton Pickup Truck) **Includes all above vehicle sub-types as well

a. Maryland Clean Cars Act of 2007 Compliant

b. Four wheel drive (4x4)

c. 4x4 must be electronic shift and have automatic locking hubs.

d. Differentials are required to be limited slip where available

e. Pickup trucks are required to have a spray-in bed liner with preference to OEM;

f. OEM Cruise Control

g. OEM Bluetooth

h. OEM power windows and power door locks for every door

i. OEM Rear View Camera. Can be located in the dashboard or rear view mirror depending on OEM configuration.

j. OEM Reverse Vehicle Aid Sensor with audible tones within vehicle

k. OEM Reverse Vehicle external audible tones, if applicable.

l. Inside rear view mirror day/night type

m. Windshield wipers must have intermittent feature and variable speeds

n. Rear window defrost and rear wiper required where applicable.

o. All vehicles are to display a front and rear license plate; brackets, if required, must be installed before delivery. Additionally, a minimum of four (4) screws will be provided.

p. Flex-fuel engine required if available, unless otherwise stated.

q. OEM Auxiliary Power Point (cigarette lighter style receptacle)

r. OEM AM/FM radio

s. OEM USB port(s)

t. Each vehicle must come with four (4) OEM programmed working remote keyless entry fobs and four

(4) OEM working keys. Keys incorporated into the fob are acceptable. A total of four (4) fobs/keys is required.

u. Keyless and/or remote entry

v. OEM air conditioning. Rear heat and A/C required, unless otherwise stated in specification

w. All available air bags, standard and optional will be required.

x. All windows will have OEM tint consistent with Maryland law

y. Mounted OEM standard full-size spare where available. Temporary spare or other OEM solution where full-size spare is unavailable.

z. Lug wrench on all vans and jacks on vans up to and including 8,600 lbs. GVWR

aa. Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

bb. OEM standard power assisted steering

cc. Automatic transmission

dd. All-wheel Drive (AWD)

ee. Steering wheel must be tilt/telescopic where available

ff. All vehicles must be equipped with OEM floor mats, except where rubber floors are expressly requested or are standard.

gg. Any option that is available at no extra charge will be included with the delivery of the vehicle and will not be removed unless specified by the State or ordering agency.

hh. OEM All-Weather radial tires

ii. Cargo area light where applicable

jj. Heated mirrors

kk. Running boards, if applicable

ll. Trailer Tow Package

mm. Blind Spot Mirror (BSM)

** If the required Technical Specifications, listed above, differ from the individual model specifications identified; the individual model specifications requested will take first priority over the Technical Specifications.

NOTE:

Each unit and all components will be completely assembled, serviced and ready for use when delivered to the ordering agency. Unless specified, parts, components, equipment, controls, materials, features, performances, capacities, ratings or designs which are standard and/or necessary to form an efficient and complete working unit will be furnished whether specifically required herein or not. Any item not specified herein but deemed necessary for the application will be supplied and will meet industry standards and practices, as well as federal and State of Maryland safety standards and regulations, Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE) and other applicable standards.

Unless otherwise specified, potential vendors will furnish any item (part, component, equipment, feature, control, material, performance, capacity, rating, design and/or accessory) included in the manufacturer’s standard or base vehicle covered under the manufacturer’s body code, make, model and trim line noted on the price line whether explicitly specified herein to include those items that can be deleted using the manufacturer’s delete option. Unless otherwise specified, the vendor will not delete the manufacturer's standard item using the manufacturer’s option or any aftermarket option. An example would be, a CD changer included in the manufacturer’s standard vehicle will not be deleted even if the CD changer is not explicitly specified in the specifications or solicitation, even if the manufacturer’s CD changer delete option is available for credit. No exceptions.

All vehicles will be delivered with a quarter (¼) tank of fuel or quarter (¼) battery range

2. OPTIONAL VEHICLE EQUIPMENT

It is the dealer and/or body equipment company's sole responsibility to fully install and make operational any optional vehicle equipment ordered by state agencies. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the vehicle until such time as the optional equipment is installed.

Vendors will provide pricing for all optional vehicle packages and equipment.

If an option requested is provided as standard equipment or is included or available at no charge with the base vehicle bid, the vendor will enter “INCL” on the pricing sheet. If an option is not available, the vendor will note “N/A” on the pricing sheet.

Additionally, vendors are asked to provide a savings discount rate off of the manufacturer list price for any other option not specifically listed on the pricing sheet.

4. VEHICLE CATALOG

The awarded vendors will supply the State Contract Monitor with the specific vehicle catalog(s) for every model individually awarded. The catalog should identify all option codes and pricing at the time of the award.

The State will not publicly disclose this information, but will maintain the material as a resource for agencies seeking to “build” vehicles to their specifications.

Awarded vendors will provide other agencies with the same ordering and catalog information on an as needed basis and only with the prior approval of the State Contract Monitor. There will be no additional cost associated with this request.

6. FEES RELATED TO BID PRICING AND DELIVERY

Vendors should be aware of the below with regard to bid pricing:

● Sales tax does not apply to the State

● All transaction and/or processing fees must be included in bid pricing

● Temporary tag fees must be included in bid pricing and must be included when vehicle is delivered

**Failure to include all transaction and/or processing fees could result in bid disqualification or loss of revenue to the vendor. The State will not be in a position to rectify pricing post-bid and will expect delivery at the bid/contracted price.

APPENDIX 1

STATE OF MARYLAND

FY 2025 VEHICLE STANDARDS

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

1. STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Unless otherwise specified, the following items will be supplied on all below identified vehicle types as standard or required equipment and will not be included in the specifications lists for each vehicle type.

As this is the standard equipment list for several vehicle types, it is inherently understood that certain vehicle types may not offer all options on this list; however, absent lack of compatibility of specific options for specific vehicle types, the list is considered all inclusive.

Should a vehicle type or sub-type not specifically indicate standard/required equipment, the below will be the assumed minimums:

INCLUDED VEHICLE TYPES:

Type 1 (Compact Sedan or Wagon)

Type 2 (Mid-Size Sedan) Type 3 (Full-Size Sedan) Type 9 (Compact Utility) – Applicable to this IFB Type 10 (Full-Size Utility) Type 11 (Mini-Van or Wagon) **Includes all above related vehicle sub-types

a. Maryland Clean Cars Act of 2007 Compliant

b. OEM Cruise Control

c. OEM Bluetooth

d. OEM power windows and power door locks for every door

e. OEM Rear View Camera. Can be located in the dashboard or rear view mirror depending on

OEM configuration.

f. OEM Reverse Vehicle Aid Sensor with audible tones within vehicle

g. Inside rear view mirror day/night type

h. Windshield wipers must have intermittent feature and variable speeds

i. Rear window defrost and rear wiper required where applicable.

j. All vehicles are to display a front and rear license plate; brackets, if required, must be installed before delivery. Additionally, a minimum of four (4) screws will be provided.

k. Flex-fuel engine required if available, unless otherwise stated.

l. 1/2 Tank of fuel or fully charged battery whichever is applicable.

m. OEM Auxiliary Power Point (cigarette lighter style receptacle)

n. OEM AM/FM radio

o. OEM USB port(s)

o. Each vehicle must come with four (4) OEM programmed working remote keyless entry fobs and four (4) OEM working keys. Keys incorporated into the fob are acceptable. A total of four (4) fobs/keys are required.

p. Keyless and/or remote entry

q. All available air bags, standard and optional will be required.

r. All windows will have OEM tint consistent with Maryland law

s. Mounted OEM standard full-size spare where available. Temporary spare or other OEM solution where full-size spare is unavailable.

t. Lug wrench on all vans and jacks on vans up to and including 8,600 lbs. GVWR

u. Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

v. OEM standard power assisted steering

w. Automatic transmission

x. All-wheel Drive (AWD)

y. Daytime running lights are required

z. Steering wheel must be tilt/telescopic where available

aa. All vehicles must be equipped with OEM floor mats, except where rubber floors are expressly requested or are standard.

bb. Any option that is available at no extra charge will be included with the delivery of the vehicle and will not be removed unless specified by the State or ordering agency.

cc. OEM All-Weather radial tires

dd. Cargo area light where applicable

ee. OEM floor mats

ff. Vehicles will be delivered with 1/2 tank of fuel or fully charged battery whichever is appropriate

gg. Driver/passenger mirrors & camera:

hh. Left- and Right-hand outside mirrors – factory installed, remote control

ii. Rear of vehicle visibility must conform to current

FMVSS 111 Standards Power mirrors locks, two-stage

jj. NHTSA Crash Tested

kk. Blind Spot Mirror (BSM)

** If the required Standard Specifications, listed above, differ from the individual model specifications identified; the individual model specifications requested will take first priority over the Technical Specifications.

NOTE:

Each unit and all components will be completely assembled, serviced and ready for use when delivered to the ordering agency. Unless specified, parts, components, equipment, controls, materials, features, performances, capacities, ratings or designs which are standard and/or necessary to form an efficient and complete working unit will be furnished whether specifically required herein or not. Any item not specified herein but deemed necessary for the application will be supplied and will meet industry standards and practices, as well as federal and State of Maryland safety standards and regulations, Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE) and other applicable standards.

Unless otherwise specified, potential vendors will furnish any item (part, component, equipment, feature, control, material, performance, capacity, rating, design and/or accessory) included in the manufacturer’s standard or base vehicle covered under the manufacturer’s body code, make, model and trim line noted on the price line whether explicitly specified herein to include those items that can be deleted using the manufacturer’s delete option. Unless otherwise specified, the vendor will not delete the manufacturer's standard item using the manufacturer’s option or any aftermarket option. An example would be, a CD changer included in the manufacturer’s standard vehicle will not be deleted even if the CD changer is not explicitly specified in the specifications or solicitation, even if the manufacturer’s CD changer delete option is available for credit. No exceptions.

All vehicles will be delivered with a quarter (¼) tank of fuel or quarter (¼) battery range

2. OPTIONAL VEHICLE EQUIPMENT

It is the dealer and/or body equipment company's sole responsibility to fully install and make operational any optional vehicle equipment ordered by state agencies. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the vehicle until such time as the optional equipment is installed.

Vendors will provide pricing for all optional vehicle packages and equipment.

If an option requested is provided as standard equipment, is included or available at no charge with the base vehicle bid, the vendor will enter “INCL” on the pricing sheet. If an option is not available, the vendor will note “N/A” on the pricing sheet.

Additionally, vendors are asked to provide a savings discount rate off of the manufacturer list price for any other option not specifically listed on the pricing sheet.

4. VEHICLE CATALOG

The awarded vendors will supply the State Contract Monitor with the specific vehicle catalog(s) for every model individually awarded. The catalog should identify all option codes and pricing at the time of the award.

The State will not publicly disclose this information, but will maintain the material as a resource for agencies seeking to “build” vehicles to their specifications.

Awarded vendors will provide other agencies with the same ordering and catalog information on an as needed basis and only with the prior approval of the State Contract Monitor.

There will be no additional cost associated with this request.

6. FEES RELATED TO BID PRICING AND DELIVERY

Vendors should be aware of the below with regard to bid pricing:

● Sales tax does not apply to the State

● All transaction and/or processing fees must be included in bid pricing

● Temporary tag fees must be included in bid pricing and must be included when vehicle is delivered

**Failure to include all transaction and/or processing fees could result in bid disqualification or loss of revenue to the vendor. The State will not be in a position to rectify pricing post-bid and will expect delivery at the bid/contracted price.