Box Truck for Food Services RFP No. 25. 2526

Chippewa Valley Schools, a K-12 public school district located in Clinton Township, Michigan (Macomb County), has issued Request for Proposal No. 25.2526 for the procurement and delivery of one complete 18-foot box truck for the Food Services Department to replace a vehicle over 20 years old. The truck must be delivered turnkey and road-ready, including chassis and cab, 18-foot dry van body, liftgate, installation, mounting, wiring, and all documentation required for immediate service. The vehicle specifications include a Freightliner M2 106 Plus chassis or approved equivalent with a 26,000 lb GVWR non-CDL configuration, Cummins B6.7 engine, Allison 2100 HS automatic transmission, white aluminum sidewalls, translucent roof panels, hardwood flooring, LED lighting, E-track tie-downs, and a roll-up rear door with approximately 88" by 90.5" clear opening. Per Addendum 1 issued March 18, 2026, the liftgate must be a tuck-under design only with a minimum 2,500-pound capacity, power-down operation with handheld remote and hard-wired controls, 96-inch wide bolt-on extension, galvanized finish with ICC bumper and side steps, and grab handles on both sides. Bidders must submit one original and two copies of all required documentation, including the Bid Proposal Form, Bid Pricing Form, affidavits, certifications, proof of liability insurance, and three references from similar K-12 school districts. Clarification requests must be submitted by March 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST, with sealed bids due March 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST at the District's purchasing office; the bid opening will occur publicly on the same date and time, with Board of Education review and award decision scheduled for April 13, 2026. All proposals must remain valid for 90 days from the bid opening date. The District will evaluate bids based on compliance with specifications, pricing, lead time, warranty and service support, and references, with the right to reject any or all bids and award to other than the lowest bidder.

Chippewa Valley Schools, as a governmental unit exempt from state and federal taxes, requires that all pricing exclude tax allocations. All bidders must comply with federal contract provisions, USDA nondiscrimination requirements, Michigan's Iran Economic Sanctions Act (Public Act 517 of 2012), school safety legislation, and Clean Air Act standards; all proposals must include a sworn and notarized Iran Linked Business disclosure and a Familial Relationship Disclosure Statement, with bids submitted without these required disclosures deemed non-responsive. Contractors must provide proof of comprehensive insurance coverage including Worker's Compensation, Employers Liability ($1,000,000 minimum), Automobile Liability ($500,000 minimum), and Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 minimum), with the District named as additional insured. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are noted in the solicitation documents, and no incumbent vendor or budget range information is provided. The procurement documents do not indicate any existing infrastructure, technology requiring integration, or award value, though the solicitation seeks a complete operational vehicle with all necessary costs for chassis, body, liftgate, installation, freight, delivery, and documentation included in the bid pricing.