18 Foot Box Trucks

This state and local contract opportunity issued by the California Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) on behalf of the Department of State Hospitals is for the procurement of two new 18-Foot Box Trucks. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) specifies that the award will be made on an "All or None" basis to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest cost, including all applicable preference and incentive calculations. The IFB includes detailed technical specifications for the box trucks, such as minimum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, wheelbase, and allowable driver's license requirements. Bidders must complete a Cost Worksheet and provide additional documentation, including a Seller's Permit, Secretary of State certification, and descriptive literature. The bid is due by August 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM PT, and the contract will be awarded under the Alternative Protest Process.

The IFB includes several socioeconomic programs that bidders can claim, such as the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Program, Small Business Preference, Small Business Nonprofit Veteran Services Agencies (SB/NVSA), Non-Small Business Subcontractor Preference, and the Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) Preference. Bidders must provide the required documentation to claim these preferences. No incumbent vendors or budget ranges are provided, but the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the procurement of the two 18-Foot Box Trucks.