12 Passenger Plus 2 Wheelchair Bus

The State of Arkansas, through the Department of Transformation and Shared Services (TSS) Office of State Procurement (OSP) on behalf of the Department of Human Services (DHS), is seeking a contractor to provide a new 12 Passenger Plus 2 Wheelchair Bus. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) S000000367 outlines the technical, safety, and equipment requirements for the bus, and the winning bidder must be licensed by the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission and have the necessary facilities and operations in place to deliver the bus within 30 days of the purchase order. The bid opening is scheduled for September 17, 2024, and the contract award is expected to be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest bid. The State reserves the right to adjust the contract start date by up to three calendar months and to conduct negotiations with the lowest bidder if necessary.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor do they identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The documents also do not provide information on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. Additionally, the solicitation does not include details on the potential award value or budget range for this procurement.