2025 Ford Rockport Box E-350 White Vehicle

Beaufort County Community College is seeking competitive bids for a 2025 Ford E-350 Cutaway chassis vehicle through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 78-202500218, to be utilized for a Digital Equity grant program. The procurement is specifically for a vehicle with a 138" wheelbase, single rear wheel, and 7.3L gas V-8 engine, coupled with a 12-foot Rockport body that includes multiple technical specifications such as a rear-view backup camera, reverse alarm, rooftop air faring, workstations, electrical service panel, and generator capabilities. The vehicle will be used to travel around the community and assist individuals with technology needs, with grant funding mandated to be spent by June 30, 2025. Bid submissions are due on March 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. EST, with a planned contract award date of March 28, 2025. Pricing will serve as the primary evaluation criterion, with the lowest responsive bid meeting all specified requirements expected to be selected.

The solicitation encourages participation from small, minority, and women-owned businesses, specifically highlighting opportunities for HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) certified vendors. Vendors must complete various attachments including pricing forms, HUB participation documentation, and certifications of financial condition. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is structured as a spot buy purchase with clear specifications for the vehicle. The contract requires compliance with state and federal regulations, and vendors are expected to offer either the exact brand specified or an equivalent vehicle that meets all technical and functional requirements. The procurement is limited to qualified vendors who can provide a vehicle matching the detailed specifications and can deliver within the grant's funding timeline of June 30, 2025.