AWD Secure Transport Vans – ADA Compliant

The State of Minnesota, acting through its Department of Administration, is soliciting proposals for three ADA-compliant, all-wheel-drive secure transport vans for State of Minnesota Fleet Services, with written questions due November 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time and proposals due November 20, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. Targeted-group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses may receive up to 120 preference points in Phase 2 evaluation, and the RFP asks bidders to self-identify against Office of State Procurement small-business and diversity criteria.

The specified vehicle is a 2027 Ford Transit Cargo Van T-350 with 148-inch medium roof and all-wheel drive, fitted with a Braun Millennium-2 wheelchair lift (37-inch platform, 800-pound capacity), SmartFloor aluminum flooring with L-track, ADA passenger seating and wheelchair securements, and security features. Responders may propose vehicles of comparable quality, style, and performance. Required documentation includes an Altoona Bus Testing Report, an OEM Vehicle Quality Assurance Certification, ISO 9001:2015 certification for wheelchair-accessible vehicle design and assembly, and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards compliance documentation. Respondents must identify whether they are the OEM or an Authorized Distributor/Manufacturer's Representative and provide authorization documentation. Vehicles must be delivered fully equipped to 5420 Rice Creek Parkway, Arden Hills, Minnesota, no later than March 15, 2027. Pricing must be all-inclusive per unit, with no separate installation or mounting fees. The State may add units under Exhibit C, Section 12.

The estimated value is $225,000 to $275,000 for one year, stated for planning only and not as a minimum or maximum obligation. The anticipated term runs January through December 2027, with options to extend up to 48 additional months in increments the State determines. Evaluation proceeds in three phases: Phase 1 is pass/fail responsiveness; Phase 2 awards up to 100 points for acceptance of state terms and 900 points for cost detail, plus potential preference points; Phase 3 selects finalists on best value. Award is anticipated December 15, 2026, and the State may award to multiple contractors. Responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal, as fax, email, and printed responses are not accepted. Questions go to paul.thomas@state.mn.us, with answers issued by addendum; contacting other State personnel may result in rejection.