2026 Cargo Vans

Rockwood R-6 School District is requesting bids for three new cargo vans under RFB 2026-10205, with bids due July 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CST and vendor questions due July 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CST.

The scope specifies either Chevrolet Express 3500 or GMC Savana 3500 cargo vans, model year 2025 or 2026, with white exterior paint, 48-inch minimum cargo width, gasoline 6.6L V8 engines, 8-speed automatic transmissions, and comprehensive safety and interior features. Bidders must include manufacturer specification sheets with proposals. Delivery is to the District's Warehouse at 17146 Manchester Road, Wildwood, Missouri, between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with vehicles properly serviced and ready for use upon delivery. Bid prices must include freight and delivery charges and must exclude federal excise tax, transportation tax, and state retail sales tax. The District has indicated preference for local dealerships offering in-stock vehicles.

Successful bidders must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and automotive liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, plus workers' compensation as required by law. Bids must remain valid for 90 days. The District reserves the right to split the award, make multiple awards, or award portions of the bid. Submissions occur exclusively through the Rockwood School District Bonfire portal; no alternative submission methods are permitted.

An award recommendation is scheduled for submission to the Board of Education on August 5, 2026, with formal BOE approval anticipated by August 20, 2026. Contract commencement is expected on or about August 21, 2026. No cost increases are permitted during the contract term, and the successful bidder may not participate directly or indirectly as a bidder or subcontractor on related projects. Bidders must submit Form W-9 as part of the proposal package.