ESBD_397343_1739991418749_ITB # 717-25-714 Fleet Management & Vehicle Acquisition.pdf

ITB Number: 717-25- 714 Fleet Management & Vehicle Acquisition

Return Bid to:

Texas Southern University Date of Issuance: Tuesday February 18, 2025 Procurement Services – Purchasing 3100 Cleburne Street, Room HH333 Deadline: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Houston, TX 77004 11:00 a.m. Central Time

Under Section 231.006, Family Code, the Texas Vendor ID or FEI No. Vendor certifies that the individual or business entity named in this contract, offer, or application is not ineligible to receive the COMPANY NAME specified grant, loan, or payment and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment may be withheld if ADDRESS this certification is inaccurate.

CITY STATE ZIP If the paragraph above is applicable, provide names and social security number of each person with at least 25% ownership. Vendors PHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS that pre-registered this information on the

Texas Procurement and Support Services Centralized Master Bidders List have satisfied

This Vendor agrees to comply with all conditions AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DATE shown on this form.

FAILURE TO MANUALLY SIGN WILL

TYPE OR PRINT NAME OF SIGNER DISQUALIFY BID

E-MAIL ADDRESS ________________________________

QUOTE F.O.B. DESTINATION PREPAID & ALLOWED Check below if preference is claimed under Rule 1 TAC 113.8 DELIVERY TIME DAYS [ ] Produced in Texas and/or Texas bidder [ ] Texas agricultural products TERMS OF PAYMENT: NET____DAYS [ ] USA produced supplies, materials or Equipment FREIGHT CHARGES: [ ] Historically Underutilized Business Certified If quoting other than F.O.B. Destination Prepaid and by the TX Procurement and Support Services Allowed, indicate all freight charges. [ ] Products of persons with mental or physical Disabilities [ ] Products made of recycled materials [ ] Energy efficient products

Greg Williams gregory.williams@tsu.edu 713-313-4350 http://www.tsu.edu/ http://www.tsu.edu/�

Opening Date: March 12, 2025 ITB# 717-25-714 Fleet Mgt & Vehicle Acquisition

Texas Southern University desires to enter into a contract awarded to the company(s) offering the most advantageous proposition to the institution. Bids must be plainly marked on the envelope container or package, with the offer number and opening date.

CONTRACT TERM

The contract is anticipated to be effective upon signing of a contract and continue for an initial term of three (3) years from the date of commencement of services. After the expiration of the Initial Term, the contract term may be extended three times with each extension not exceeding one (1) year, provided all parties agree in writing to do so, prior to the expiration date. Any extensions shall be at the same terms and conditions, plus any approved changes.

BID DELIVERY

Bid packets are commonly submitted to TSU by one of the following methods: (1) U.S. Postal Service overnight, (2) Fed Ex overnight / Express Mail, and/or (3) Hand Deliver (recommended).

TSU Post Office, 3100 Cleburne St, Houston, TX 77004

**Please instruct your courier NOT to go the Warehouse nor Central Receiving as this could delay delivery and could ultimately result in your response being late and rejected. Due to the current pandemic, all solicitation responses must be delivered to TSU’s Post Office.

ADDITIONAL COPIES

Texas Southern University requests that bidders submit one (1) original and one (1) copy of bid response and a flash drive with a copy of the bid response for the purpose of evaluation by multiple parties. Please clearly mark the original copy of your offer.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Contractor represents and warrants that it shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, age, and disability in the performance of this Contract.

PPUUBBLLIICC IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN

TSU considers all information, documentation and other materials requested to be submitted in response to this solicitation to be of a non-confidential and/or non-proprietary nature, and therefore shall be subject to public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 552.001, et seq.)

after a contract is awarded. Respondents are hereby notified that the University strictly adheres to all statutes, court decisions, and opinions of the Texas Attorney General with respect to disclosure of ITB information.

WAIVER OF INCONSISTENCIES:

The University reserves the right to waive any and all minor technical inconsistencies in evaluating the proposal responses.

INCURRED EXPENSES

Any and all expenses incurred in response to this proposal are entirely the responsibility of the contractor.

Neither the University, nor the State of Texas, is liable in any manner.

INQUIRIES

All inquiries regarding this Invitation to Bid must be submitted via email by Wednesday, February 26, 2024 by 12:00 noon Central Time. The University will not accept questions after this date. All inquiries may result in written responses posted to the Electronic State Business Daily, available at https://www.txsmartbuy.com/esbd.

Questions must be emailed to Greg Williams, Purchasing Department at gregory.williams@tsu.edu

ADDENDA, CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS TO THIS BID

It is the bidder's responsibility to periodically check the Electronic State Business Daily Website https://www.txsmartbuy.com/esbd up until the offer opening time for any changes, modifications or addenda to this offer. Receipt of all addenda to this ITB should be acknowledged by returning a signed copy of each addendum with the submitted Bid. Failure to do so could result in an offer submission that cannot be considered

REFERENCES

Vendors responding to this bid must be prepared, if asked pre-award, to submit a list of at least three references your company has successfully provided products for projects of this type and magnitude. The list must include the client’s name, address, telephone number, a contact person, and a brief description of the project completed. The University shall not be confined to this list if it deems further reference investigation necessary.

HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) In accordance with Gov’t Code §2161.252, Texas Southern University has determined that subcontracting opportunities are possible under this contract. Therefore, respondents, including State of Texas certified Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), must complete and submit a State of Texas HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) with their solicitation response if the total dollar amount of bid response is greater than $100,000, the University requires respondent to complete and submit their signed HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) with their solicitation response.

NOTE: Responses greater than $100,000 that do not include a completed HSP shall be rejected pursuant to Gov’t Code §2161.252(b).

SUBCONTRACTORS

Subcontractors providing services under a Contract shall meet the same requirements and level of experience as required of Respondent. No subcontract under the Contract shall relieve Respondent of responsibility for ensuring the requested services are provided. Respondents planning to subcontract all or a portion of the work to be performed shall identify the proposed subcontractors

AWARD

Texas Southern University intends to award in such a way as to gain the greatest benefit to the end result of this project and therefore the University. Texas Southern University will be the sole judge of what constitutes the most advantageous proposition to the University. TSU reserves the right to award this contract to multiple parties if deemed in the best interest of the University.

https://www.txsmartbuy.com/esbd https://www.txsmartbuy.com/esbd

CRITERIA FOR AWARD

The evaluation of the bid will include the overall response to the bid, and will include, but is not limited to the “Best Value Standard for Purchase of Goods or Services” and any other factor Texas Southern University deems relevant. The University must be confident that their needs can be met. The University will evaluate and make the award on the offer that is determined to be the best value to the University based on the criteria listed below. All bids must be complete and convey all the information requested to be considered responsive.

Considerations for award of this contract will include the factors in accordance with Government Code

2155.074. Best Value Standard for Purchase of Goods or Services are as follows:

(a) For a purchase of goods and services under this chapter, each state agency, including Texas Southern University and shall purchase goods and services that provide the best value for the state.

(b) In determining the best value for the state, the purchase price and whether the goods or services meet specifications are the most important considerations. However, the Texas Procurement and Support Services or other state agency may, subject to Subsection (c) and Section 2155.075, consider other relevant factors, including:

(1) Proposed costs

(2) Stability and success of contractor’s business

(3) Quality and reliability of the goods and services

(4) Delivery terms and proposed transition plan

(5) Indicators of probable contractor performance under the contract such as past contractor performance, the contractor's financial resources and ability to perform, the contractor's experience or demonstrated capability and responsibility, and the contractor's ability to provide reliable maintenance agreements and support

(6) Other factors relevant to determining the best value for the state in the context of a particular purchase

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1206, § 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, § 14.16, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

PUBLICITY

Contractor agrees that it shall not publicize this Contract or disclose, confirm or deny any details thereof to third parties or use any photographs or video recordings of the University's employees or use the University's name in connection with any sales promotion or publicity event without the prior express written approval of the University.

BID TABULATION

Electronic copy of the submittal tabulation sheet will be made available after the scheduled public bid opening per request through Purchasing. Only names of respondents and total bid price will be released to the public at the public bid opening. All other information will be kept confidential until after successful contract award.

SEVERABILITY

In case any provision hereof, or of any resulting agreement or purchase order, shall, for any reason, be held invalid or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision thereof, and this Contract shall be construed as if such invalid or unenforceable provision had not been included herein.

GOVERNING LAW

This Contract, including, without limitation, this ITB and any resulting agreement or purchase order, shall be construed and governed by the laws of the State of Texas.

FIRM PRICING

Prices contracted for are to be guaranteed firm pricing for ninety (90) days.

TERMINATION FOR FAILURE TO MEET SPECIFIED DELIVERY

Should the contractor consistently fail to meet the specified delivery, Texas Southern University reserves the right to cancel upon 10 days written notice. Texas Southern University specifically reserves the right to purchase these items elsewhere when delivery cannot be met, and Texas Southern University deems it necessary to override the contractual agreement.

FIXED ESCALATION CLAUSE

Bidders must certify a fixed, maximum percentage of escalation for both the initial and any subsequent terms of the contract as specified. This percentage will be employed in the evaluation and award of any contract resultant of the bid. The maximum annual percentage of escalation is ______%. If this field is not filled in, an escalation of 0% will be assumed.

RIGHT TO TERMINATE

The University reserves the right to terminate this contract or any portion thereof on thirty (30) days written notice. Grounds for cancellation shall include, but are not limited to the following:

1) Failure to provide timely prompt service, and

2) Failure to provide quality products.

The University shall be the sole judge of acceptable service as indicated above.

TERMINATION

For termination, which is not based upon cause, thirty (30) day written notice shall be given to the contractor.

AMENDMENTS

This Contract may be amended only upon written agreement between Texas Southern University and Contractor; however, any amendment of this Contract that conflicts with the laws of the State of Texas shall be void.

PROTECTION OF PROPERTY

Vendors shall always guard against damage or loss to the University property or of other vendors, suppliers or contractors, and shall be responsible for replacing or repairing, or for the cost of repairs or replacement of any such loss or damage. The University may require payment or require such additions and/or adjustments to the Vendor’s assessment to ensure reimbursement or replacement for such loss or damage to property incurred by the Vendor or its agents.

INDEMNIFICATION

CONTRACTOR SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE STATE OF TEXAS, ITS

OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES, AND TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ITS OFFICERS, AND

EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS, FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, ACTIONS, SUITS, DEMANDS,

PROCEEDINGS, COSTS, DAMAGES, AND LIABILITIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION

ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COURT COSTS, ARISING OUT OF, CONNECTED WITH, OR RESULTING

FROM ANY ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF CONTRACTOR OR ANY AGENT, EMPLOYEE,

SUBCONTRACTOR, OR SUPPLIER OF CONTRACTOR IN THE EXECUTION OR PERFORMANCE OF

THIS CONTRACT. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE ITS DEFENSE WITH THE TEXAS ATTORNEY

GENERAL AS REQUESTED BY TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY.

THIS PARAGRAPH IS NOT INTENDED TO AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO REQUIRE

CONTRACTOR TO INDEMNIFY OR HOLD HARMLESS THE STATE OR TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

FOR ANY CLAIMS OR LIABILITIES RESULTING FROM THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF

TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY OR ITS EMPLOYEES.

VENDOR CERTIFICATION / ACCEPTANCE

The undersigned hereby certifies that he has read, understands, and agrees that acceptance by Texas Southern University of the bidder’s offer by issuance of a purchase order will create a binding legal contract.

Further he agrees to fully comply with documentary forms herewith made a part of this specific procurement

NAME OF COMPANY:

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:

TYPED NAME & TITLE:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS & ATTACHMENTS

The following attachments are to be considered as part of this bid:

1) Texas Southern University “Terms and Conditions” (2 pages)

2) Completed State of Texas Hub Plan (1 page), if applicable

SCOPE OF SERVICES

Texas Southern University (TSU) seeks a bidder to provide Fleet Management and Vehicle Acquisition Services. TSU’s current fleet includes approximately 40 vehicles used regularly for university business (refer to Attachment 1 for a fleet listing). Bidders must be able to provide vehicles through leasing or financing options as well as fleet management/maintenance services. This ITB provides various options for bidders to offer and bidders are encouraged to complete all options. The University does not guarantee any specific amount of volume, minimum, or maximum amount of services or vehicles under this solicitation and resulting contract.

A. Fleet Management Services

Fleet Management Services, which is generally defined as the provision of preventative maintenance plans, maintenance and repairs in accordance with OEM recommendations, while meeting allowable downtime standards and safety needs. Maintenance, Repair, and Safety Services include but are not limited to the following:

1. Preventive Maintenance Services at regular intervals, as determined for various classes of vehicles and equipment, to ensure safe dependable service;

2. Mandated safety and emissions tests as required;

3. All unscheduled repairs;

4. Coordination of accident damage estimate and repair;

5. Contract maintenance services managed by Fleet Management;

6. Towing services using approved towing vendor;

7. Maintaining proper mechanical records for all vehicles; and

9. Providing purchasing and inventory management of materials used in the repair and maintenance of the fleet.

B. Vehicle Acquisition

The TSU vehicle fleet contains sedans, light, medium and heavy-duty pickups, SUV/Crossovers, pursuit vehicles, passenger coach and a motor home. The current light and medium fleet (23%) are over 10 years old. The average odometer reading is 40,422 miles. TSU desires to update/upgrade its fleet to reduce future maintenance costs, uncertainty over usability, and improve safety.

The Bidder shall offer four (4) acquisition options where 5-10 vehicles are replaced each year or every three (3) years. Acquisition shall be a 3yr-lease with the option to purchase at the end of the lease or financing. Cash sales may be considered if it is determined to be in TSU’s best interest. Trade ins shall be considered for each option listed. All new vehicles will be rotated into the fleet management program and that cost shall be included within this ITB. Vehicle acquisitions will be subject to budget availability each year. See Attachment 2 for specifications of vehicles to be acquired.

FLEET MANAGEMENT PRICING

Fleet Management & Preventative Maintenance Program

1) Provide an all-inclusive list of services included in your Fleet Management & Preventative Maintenance Program. List shall include the frequency services will be rendered.

Fleet Maintenance & Preventative Maintenance Cost Schedule

2) Provide a per vehicle monthly cost for routine and preventative maintenance. This shall be an all-inclusive cost including but limited to management fees, service charges, termination fees, resale fees, and interest, and fees for any services such as installation, set up, or initial inspection.

Invoices submitted shall not exceed the cost quoted within this solicitation.

Pricing Option A: Provide a monthly cost for vehicles 1-12 listed in Attachment 1.

Pricing Option B: Provide a monthly cost for all vehicles you have the capacity to perform fleet management services in Attachment 1.

VEHICLE ACQUISITION PRICING

OPTION 1

36-Month Open-End Equity Lease

Financing must be quoted in arrears and must include all applicable fees. Fill in prices for a single vehicle.

Vehicle

Type (See

Attach.

# 2)

Make & Model

Base Vehicle

Cost

Less all allowances

All fees, registration, delivery etc.

Total cost to be financed

Lease Term

(months)

Interest rate

Buyout Monthly Payment

(per vehicle)

Total Cost

36 $1.00

Provide Trade in Allowance

QTY VIN/Serial Number Color Year Make Model Odometer Allowance 1 1FTSS34S46HA46683 White 2006 FORD E350 3,290 1 1FTKR1ED3BPA27977 White 2011 FORD RANGER 50,520 1 2C4RC1BG5ER124034 Gray 2014 CHRY TOWN & COUNTRY 83,450 1 1GNSCHKC2FR626554 Black 2015 CHEVY SUBURBAN 71,459 Total Trade In Allowance

Estimated delivery interval: _____________________weeks after PO receipt.

List any exceptions to specifications for each vehicle type.

OPTION 2

Financing must be quoted in arrears and must include all applicable fees. Fill in prices for a single vehicle.

(See

Attach.

# 2)

Make

Model

Base Vehicle

Cost

Less all allowances

All fees, registration, delivery etc.

Total cost to be financed

Lease Term

(months)

Interest rate

Buyout Monthly Payment

(per vehicle)

Total

Provide Trade In Allowance

QTY VIN/Serial # Color Year Make Model Odometer Allowance 1 1FDFE4FS4BDB26770 White 2011 FORD E450 CUTAWAY 83,950 1 1FTBF2A64GEC25587 White 2016 FORD F250 26,100 1 2C3CDXHG0GH302507 White 2016 DODG CHARGER 48,519 1 3C6UR5GJ8GG223841 White 2016 DODG RAM 2500 TRUCK 27,132 1 1FM5K8AR9HGD57901 Black 2017 FORD INTERCEPTOR SUV 62,977 1 1FM5K8AR5HGD57992 Black 2017 FORD INTERCEPTOR SUV 47,967

Estimated delivery interval: __________________weeks after PO receipt.

OPTION 3

Financing must be quoted in arrears and pricing must include all applicable fees. Fill in prices for a single vehicle.

(See

Attach.

#2)

Make & Model

Base Vehicle

Cost

Less all allowances

All fees, registration, delivery etc.

Total cost to be financed

Lease Term

(months)

Interest rate

Buyout Monthly Payment

(per vehicle)

Total

QTY VIN/Serial # Color Year Make Model Odometer Allowance $ 1 1FM5K8AR5HGD57989 Black 2017 FORD INTERCEPTOR SUV 43,929 1 1FM5K8AR2HGD57903 Black 2017 FORD INTERCEPTOR SUV 58,092 1 1FM5K8AR3HGD57988 Black 2017 FORD INTERCEPTOR SUV 58,475 1 1FM5K8AR0HGD57981 Black 2017 FORD INTERCEPTOR SUV 52,995 1 1FM5K8AR4HGD57904 Black 2017 FORD INTERCEPTOR SUV 55,974

ACQUISITION PRICING FOR PURCHASE

OPTION 4

Type (See Attach. #2)

Make & Model Base Vehicle

Cost

Less all allowances

All fees, registration, delivery etc.

Total Cost

QTY VIN/Serial # Color Year Make Model Odometer Allowance $ 1 1FTSS34S46HA46683 White 2006 FORD E350 3,290 1 1FTKR1ED3BPA27977 White 2011 FORD RANGER 50,520 1 2C4RC1BG5ER124034 Gray 2014 CHRY TOWN & COUNTRY 83,450 1 1GNSCHKC2FR626554 Black 2015 CHEVY SUBURBAN 71,459

ATTACHMENT 1

CURRENT FLEET

VIN/Serial # Color Year Make Model Odometer Current Value 1 1FTBF2A64GEC25587 White 2016 FORD F250 26,100 $2,324.00 2 2C3CDXHG0GH302507 White 2016 DODG CHARGER 48,519 $2,755.00 3 3C6UR5GJ8GG223841 White 2016 DODG RAM 2500 TRUCK 27,132 $36,380.00 4 1GNMCBE33AR207428 Black 2010 CHEVY TAHOE 90,840 $4,039.00 5 1FT7W2A61JEC93455 White 2018 FORD F250HD 18,019 $3,242.00 6 1FDRF3G6XHEE34728 White 2017 FORD F350 SUPER 11,201 $7,785.00 7 1FAHP2MK1JG139106 Black 2018 FORD TAURUS 3,140 $3,515.00 8 1GNSKJKJ5KR198482 Black 2019 CHEVY SUBURBAN 14,021 $14,993.00 9 1FBZX2ZM0KKA49151 White 2019 FORD T350 69,547 $7,499.00 10 2C4RDGBG8LR155663 White 2020 DODG CARAVAN 27,429 $15,357.00 11 1GKS1HKJ3LR129722 White 2020 GMCX YUKON 38,429 $42,487.00 12 1FBAX2X83MKA04677 White 2021 FORD FTRANSIT LR-350 23,291 $22,606.00 13 1FTSS34S46HA46683 White 2006 FORD E350 3,290 $12,000.00 14 1FTKR1ED3BPA27977 White 2011 FORD RANGER 50,520 1,595.00 15 2C4RC1BG5ER124034 Gray 2014 CHRY TOWN & COUNTRY 83,450 2,500.00 16 1GNSCHKC2FR626554 Black 2015 CHEVY SUBURBAN 71,459 3,550.00 17 1FDFE4FS4BDB26770 White 2011 FORD E450 CUTAWAY 83,950 5,585.00 18 1FM5K8AR9HGD57901 Black 2017 FORD INTERCEPTOR SUV 62,977 4,523.00 19 1FM5K8AR5HGD57992 Black 2017 FORD INTERCEPTOR SUV 47,967 4,523.00 20 1FM5K8AR5HGD57989 Black 2017 FORD INTERCEPTOR SUV 43,929 4,523.00 21 1FM5K8AR2HGD57903 Black 2017 FORD INTERCEPTOR SUV 58,092 4,523.00 22 1FM5K8AR3HGD57988 Black 2017 FORD INTERCEPTOR SUV 58,475 4,523.00 23 1FM5K8AR0HGD57981 Black 2017 FORD INTERCEPTOR SUV 52,995 4,523.00 24 1FM5K8AR4HGD57904 Black 2017 FORD INTERCEPTOR SUV 55,974 4,523.00 25 1M8SDMPAXYP053215 Gray 2000 MCIX 102D3 571,309 26,000.00 26 1GBJG31U931111300 White 2003 CHEVY S6000 10,569 3,600.00 27 2M93JMHAX8W064920 White 2008 MCI J4500 582,975 59,625.00 28 1FM5K7B81JGC42361 Black 2018 FORD EXPLORER 20,587 $5,470.00 29 1FM5K7B85JGC42363 Black 2018 FORD EXPLORER 40,365 $5,470.00 30 1FM5K7B83JGC42362 Black 2018 FORD EXPLORER 91,179 $5,470.00 31 1FM5K7B89JGC42365 Black 2018 FORD EXPLORER 93,847 $5,470.00 32 1FM5K7B87JGC42364 Black 2018 FORD EXPLORER 19,938 $5,470.00 33 1FMJU1FT2JEA53458 Black 2018 FORD EXPEDITION 81,886 7,821.00 34 1FDEE3FSXKDC49432 White 2019 FORD GOSHEN GC11 19,891 25,387.00 35 2PCH33499LC720897 White 2020 PREV H3-45 167,288 295,400.00 36 1GNSCLED4PR245748 Black 2023 CHEVY TAHOE 6,025 $58,732.00 37 1GNSCLED3PR245885 Black 2023 CHEVY TAHOE 22,535 $58,732.00 38 1GNSCLED2PR246333 Black 2023 CHEVY TAHOE 9,693 $58,732.00 39 1GNSCLED0PR246685 Black 2023 CHEVY TAHOE 7,031 $58,732.00 40 1GNSCLED7PR245372 Black 2023 CHEVY TAHOE 7,061 $58,732.00

ATTACHMENT 2

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS

TSU is requesting pricing for the following vehicle type(s) with the minimum specifications below. All vehicles shall be 2025 new condition. Proposer shall provide pricing for one (1) of each type; TSU may elect to purchase more, fewer, or none of any type, or different types.

Unless noted otherwise, all vehicle types shall have:

• White exterior paint color

• Engines that comply with Texas emissions

• Automatic transmissions

• Limited slip rear ends

• Air conditioning

• Vinyl interior and vinyl floor

• Power windows and door locks

• Spray bed liners where applicable

• AM/FM/Bluetooth compatible sound system for hands free phone use

• Full size spare tire and wheel

• Three (3) master ignition keys

VEHICLE TYPE 1

Description: Full Size 4-Door, 8-passenger SUV, Hybrid or Gas (Example: Chevrolet Suburban or Best in Class/Value) Specifications:

• Cloth Interior

• Transmission shiftable automatic

• Gasoline Hybrid Engine, V8 cylinder

VEHICLE TYPE 2

Description: Midsize Pickup Truck 4-Door, Front Wheel Drive, Hybrid or Gas (Example: Toyota Tacoma, or Best in Class/Value) Specifications:

• Cloth Interior

• Gasoline or Hybrid Engine, 6 cylinder

• Automatic Transmission

VEHICLE TYPE 3

Description: Minivan 8-Passenger, Front Wheel Drive, Hybrid (Example: Toyota Sienna or Best in Class/Value) Specifications:

• Cloth Interior

• Gasoline Hybrid Engine, V6

VEHICLE TYPE 4

Description: High Performance Police Pursuit Vehicle (Example: Tahoe Pursuit) Specifications:

• Cloth Interior

• 10-speed automatic transmission

• 5.3-liter V8

• All Wheel Drive

VEHICLE TYPE 5

Description: Midsize 4-Door, 3 Row SUV, (Example: GMC Acadia or Best in Class/Value) Specifications:

• Cloth Interior

• 2.5L turbo turbocharged 4 cylinder engine

• Front wheel Drive

VEHICLE TYPE 6

Description: Full Size Van, 12 / 15 Passenger All Wheel Drive, Gas (Example: Chevrolet Express or (Best in Class/Value) Specifications:

• Cloth Interior

• Four-speed automatic transmission

• Gasoline Engine, 6 cylinder

VEHICLE TYPE 7

Description: Full Size 4-Door SUV, 7-9 Passenger, All Wheel Drive, (Example: Chevrolet Tahoe or Best in Class/Value) Specifications:

• Cloth Interior

• 10 Speed automatic transmission

• Gasoline Engine, V-8

PREFERENCES

See Section 2.38 of the State of Texas Procurement Manual regarding preferences. Check below to claim a preference under 34 TAC Rule 20.38

( ) Supplies, materials or equipment produced in TX or offered by TX bidder or TX bidder that is owned by a service-disabled veteran * ( ) Agricultural products produced or grown in TX ( ) Agricultural products and services offered by TX bidders* ( ) USA produced supplies, materials or equipment ( ) Products of persons with mental or physical disabilities ( ) Products made of recycled, remanufactured, or environmentally sensitive materials including recycled steel ( ) Energy Efficient Products ( ) Rubberized asphalt paving material ( ) Recycled motor oil and lubricants ( ) Products produced at facilities located on formerly contaminated property ( ) Products and services from economically depressed or blighted areas ( ) Vendors that meet or exceed air quality standards ( ) Recycled or Reused Computer Equipment of Other Manufacturers ( ) Foods of Higher Nutritional Value