Box Truck for Food Services RFP 4. 2627

Chippewa Valley Schools, a Michigan public school district in Clinton Township, is requesting sealed bids for one 18-foot box truck for food services under RFP 4.2627, with bids due October 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. The district encourages minority-owned, women-owned, and small business participation under its HUB policy but does not mandate set-asides.

The scope is a complete turnkey 18-foot dry van body box truck configured as a 26,000 lb GVWR non-CDL unit, including chassis and cab, liftgate, backup camera system, and all installation, mounting, wiring, and documentation for immediate operational use. The vehicle specifications are based on the Freightliner M2 106 Plus with Cummins B6.7 engine or approved equivalent; substitutions are not permitted unless explicitly listed in the exceptions section at bid submission. The district is replacing a 20+ year-old truck and requires a reliable medium-duty vehicle for transporting food and supplies on local paved routes.

Bidders must submit one original and two copies of all required forms, including the Bid Proposal Form, Bid Pricing Form, insurance certificates, and affidavits addressing Iran sanctions compliance, school safety, familial disclosure, non-collusion, debarment, anti-lobbying, HUB certification, and Clean Air Act compliance. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, general liability with minimum limits of $1 million, and automobile liability of $500,000, with the district named as an additional insured. Chippewa Valley Schools is tax-exempt and will provide a tax exemption certificate; bid pricing must include all costs for a complete operational vehicle with no sales tax allocation. All proposals must remain firm for 90 days from bid opening. Questions are due October 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST. Board of Education award approval is scheduled for November 9, 2026. Only sealed bids delivered in person will be accepted; oral, telephonic, email, facsimile, or late submissions will not be considered.