BID -FY26-27 Bristol Aggie (2) 15-Passenger School Transportation Vehicle

Bristol County Agricultural High School in Dighton, Massachusetts is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of two (2) new 15-passenger school transportation vehicles, with an optional purchase of up to two (2) additional units at the same unit price. The vehicles must be 2025 or 2026 model year and suitable for student transportation, field instruction, and athletic travel. Sealed bids must be submitted by 9:00 AM on June 8, 2026, with public opening at 9:15 AM at the Business Office in Standish Hall on the school campus. All written questions regarding the bid must be submitted by June 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM to Linda Freire at lfreire@bcahs.com. The school anticipates delivery on or before August 15, 2026, or as soon as practicable thereafter, with earlier delivery considered favorable. Vehicle specifications are classified as non-negotiable requirements and include specific powertrain, chassis dimensions, safety features, interior configurations, and warranty coverage with a minimum of three years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper and five years/60,000 miles on powertrain components. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications and requirements.

Bidders must maintain their bids for ninety days following the official opening date and must submit a bid deposit equal to five percent of the total bid amount in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, cash, or bid bond. Required qualifications include proof of authorized dealer status and references from at least three municipal or school fleet sales, along with manufacturer specifications, brochures, and detailed warranty documentation. Payment shall be made upon delivery, inspection, and acceptance of the vehicles, with no deposits or progress payments provided. The school has three trade-in vehicles available consisting of two 2011 Ford E150s and one 2014 Chevrolet Expcut; trade-in values must be listed separately from the bid price, and award determination will be based on total bid price rather than net of trade-in value. The solicitation does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder eligibility based on disadvantaged enterprise status. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents.