2025 or Current Production Year One Ton 12 Passenger Vans

The State of Nebraska's Department of Administrative Services, Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau is seeking bids for 2025 or current production year one-ton 12-passenger vans through Invitation to Bid (ITB) number 120795 OR. The procurement aims to establish a commodity contract for the acquisition of approximately 10 one-ton passenger vans, with potential for multiple vendor awards based on acquisition cost and life-cycle cost evaluations. Bidders must provide detailed vehicle specifications, including year, manufacturer, model, trim, and engine details, with a preference for vehicles delivered with less than 200 miles on the odometer if located within 200 miles of Lincoln. The solicitation opens on February 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with vendor questions due by January 23, 2025, and responses posted by January 28, 2025. The contract will be valid for one year, with options to renew for three additional one-year periods, and requires delivery within 180 days after order receipt. Vendors must include transportation and delivery charges, with vehicles to be delivered between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

The procurement includes extensive Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements, with specific certifications mandated for contractors. Vendors must comply with federal clauses covering areas such as Buy America provisions (applicable to contracts over $150,000), Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, debarment and suspension regulations, and civil rights requirements. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation implies potential opportunities for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), particularly for Transit Vehicle Manufacturers. The contract does not appear to be exclusive, as the State reserves the right to contract with multiple sources and alternative vendors. Pre-award and post-delivery certifications are required, particularly for orders exceeding 10 vehicles in areas with populations over 200,000 or 20 vehicles in smaller population areas. Though specific budget ranges are not detailed, the estimated quantity of 10 vehicles suggests a potentially significant procurement value, with the State considering both initial acquisition costs and long-term life-cycle costs in its evaluation process.