ADA Vehicle Modification: 20-23 Chrysler Pacifica

The State of Minnesota, specifically the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), is seeking a vendor to modify a 2020-2023 Chrysler Pacifica vehicle to make it fully accessible for a DEED consumer/client driver. This formal bid solicitation requires electronic submission through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by March 26, 2024, at 4:00 PM Central Time. The procurement covers a comprehensive vehicle modification project that demands detailed technical documentation demonstrating how the conversion products meet specified ADA accessibility requirements. Key deliverables include modifications to seating options, wheelchair securement systems, and vehicle acceleration/braking mechanisms to ensure full accessibility for the client driver. Potential vendors must provide a total cost for all modifications and submit their bid directly through the SWIFT system, with all questions to be directed to buyer Paul Rammer via email. The contract term is anticipated to run from March 25, 2024, to April 30, 2025, with delivery of the modified vehicle required by May 31, 2024.

The solicitation encourages participation from diverse businesses, including those owned by minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with physical disabilities. Vendors may be eligible for certification in the state's Small Business Procurement Program if they meet specific criteria. The contract is not exclusive, and there are no guaranteed minimum or maximum usage requirements. The estimated total dollar value ranges between $40,000 and $50,000 for the single vehicle modification. Importantly, the State requires compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), mandating the use of US-produced iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials. Payment terms are set at net 30 days, and no sales taxes will be added due to the state agency's Direct Payment Authorization Letter. Bidders must be registered either as a bidder or supplier in the SWIFT system and must provide comprehensive technical documentation proving their ability to meet the detailed modification specifications outlined in the solicitation.