2026 Ford F4U Transit-350 Cargo AWD High Roof HD Ext. Van 148" WB DRW Base

The City of Little Rock, Arkansas Fleet Services Department is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the procurement of one 2026 Ford F4U Transit-350 Cargo AWD High Roof HD Extended Van with a 148-inch wheelbase and dual rear wheels in base configuration. The vehicle must be delivered within ten weeks of purchase order issuance and represents a single "all or none" award to the lowest qualified bidder meeting all specifications and demonstrating capability to perform. Vendor questions must be submitted by April 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM, with bids due by April 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM via the LRPROCURE online portal, followed by a bid opening via Microsoft Teams on an unspecified date. Bidders must be located within fifty miles of Little Rock, maintain a valid Arkansas business license, carry comprehensive general liability insurance of one million dollars with the City named as additional insured, and submit a detailed Statement of Vendor's Qualifications addressing organizational history, experience, current contracts, litigation history, and capability to perform. Pricing must be valid for ninety days following bid opening and shall include all associated costs with no additional charges to the City unless written approval is obtained. Award will be made on a basis of lowest cost to the qualified bidder meeting all specifications.

While the ITB does not identify specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, the City encourages minority and women-owned business partnerships under Arkansas state law definitions (Act 554 of 1977 and Act 1080 of 2017), with joint venture proposals permitted through submission of an Affidavit of Joint Venture and written joint venture agreement. All vendors entering contracts valued at $1,000 or greater must certify non-boycott of Israel; vendors entering contracts valued at $25,000 or greater must certify they do not knowingly employ illegal immigrants; and vendors entering contracts valued at $75,000 or greater must certify non-boycott of energy, fossil fuel, firearms, and ammunition industries. Contracts funded with FEMA financial assistance must comply with federal requirements including Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements for construction contracts exceeding $2,000, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requirements for contracts over $100,000, and Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act standards for contracts exceeding $250,000. Out-of-state businesses bidding on City of Little Rock proposals do not require a business license to submit bids but must obtain one if awarded the contract. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget ranges are identified in the procurement documents provided.