2026 Cutaway Vans

Rockwood R-6 School District in Missouri is soliciting bids for two new cutaway vans under RFB 26-10204, with sealed bids due July 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CST and vendor questions due July 10, 2026. A local-dealership preference applies to vendors offering in-stock vehicles.

The scope calls for Chevrolet Express Cutaway 3500 1WT vehicles, model year 2025 or 2026, painted in Summit White with specified gasoline engines, transmissions, and Knapheide KUV service bodies. Addendum 1 (issued July 13, 2026) expands manufacturer eligibility to include Ford E350 Cutaway Vans provided all stated specifications are met. All units must be properly serviced, adjusted for ready-to-use condition, and accompanied by operating manuals and standard factory warranties. Delivery is required to the District's Warehouse at 17146 Manchester Road, Wildwood, Missouri 63040, between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, on or about August 7, 2026.

Bidders must submit pricing through Exhibit A, including all freight and delivery charges, expected delivery dates, and manufacturer specification sheets. Bids may cover all vehicles or portions thereof. The District reserves the right to split the award, make multiple awards, or reject any and all bids. Bid prices must remain valid for 90 days from submission.

The successful bidder must maintain general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, automotive liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, workers' compensation as required by law, and employer's liability of $1 million per occurrence. Bidders shall not include federal excise tax, transportation tax, or state retail sales tax in cost proposals.

All communications must be conducted electronically through the Rockwood School District Bonfire portal; no contact with school board members or district staff outside the portal is permitted. The District will submit award recommendations to the Board of Education on July 22, 2026, with formal Board approval anticipated by August 6, 2026. An addendum with questions received and district responses will be posted after the questions due date.