1084660 - vehicle - hybrid compact / mid-size SUV [13]

The State of California is seeking bids through Request for Bid (RFB) IS-26200821 for the procurement of 13 hybrid compact/mid-size sport utility vehicles to establish a statewide contract for vehicle supply. This solicitation requires vendors to submit bids for vehicles that conform precisely to detailed technical specifications covering hybrid powertrain requirements, dimensional standards, fuel efficiency ratings, emissions compliance, safety features, and interior/exterior specifications. All submitted vehicles must meet California's environmental and performance standards, including compliance with federal and state environmental regulations. Bidders must complete and submit mandatory administrative documentation including vendor registration, certification statements, insurance requirements, and business status attestations as outlined in Appendix A of the purchasing required forms. The submission deadline for all bids is April 27, 2026, with the solicitation having been posted on April 9, 2026, providing potential bidders with an 18-day response window to prepare and submit their proposals.

The procurement includes a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form requirement as Exhibit 6, which establishes certification criteria and compliance standards that bidders must meet to participate in this vehicle acquisition contract. This CBE designation suggests the solicitation may include set-asides or preferential consideration for certified disadvantaged business enterprises as part of California's procurement policies. The specifications document serves as the evaluation standard for determining bid responsiveness and supplier qualification, ensuring objective evaluation of all submissions against identical baseline requirements. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the available documentation, though the procurement is structured as a competitive bidding process designed to ensure transparency and fairness in vendor selection. Additional details regarding pricing structures, delivery schedules, award timelines, and any incumbent vendor considerations would be contained in the primary solicitation documents.