2018 Model Year or newer Minivan with ADA Upfit

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing and Division of Fleet Operations issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) JH19110 for a 2018 model year or newer minivan with ADA upfit for the Utah State Hospital. The primary procurement objective is to acquire a vehicle capable of transporting hospital patients both on hospital property and to off-site appointments. The solicitation requires a minivan with specific mandatory minimum requirements, including wheelchair and ambulatory access capabilities. Bids were to be submitted electronically through SciQuest by April 16, 2019, at 2:00 PM MDT, with the bid opening occurring on April 3, 2019, at 2:30 PM MDT. Bidders were required to provide detailed vehicle specifications, demonstrate warranty work capabilities in Salt Lake City, and comply with state licensing and tax requirements. The procurement process was structured to select the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the intent of awarding a single contract for the minivan and its necessary ADA modifications.

The solicitation did not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. B & N Mobility, LLC was ultimately awarded the contract, though the total project cost details were not comprehensively outlined in the available documentation. The procurement allowed for potential contract modifications to incorporate new technological upgrades associated with the vehicle. While specific budget ranges were not definitively stated, the contract encompassed the cost of the minivan, ADA upfit, and shipping. The procurement process required vendors to submit comprehensive documentation, including vendor information and potential business confidentiality claims, ensuring a thorough and transparent selection process for the specialized transportation vehicle needed by the Utah State Hospital.