Casket Carrier for the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery – Lubbock, TX

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and Veterans Land Board (VLB) are soliciting bids for a Club Car Carryall 1700 casket carrier transport vehicle for the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock, Texas. The procurement is an Invitation for Bids (IFB No. 4828-SJ) seeking a vehicle with specific technical requirements, including a 20.0 hp Kubota D722 engine, four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes, IntelliTrak four-wheel drive system, and additional features such as an electric bed lift, deluxe lights package, Curtis Cab, and warning beacon kit. The bid submission deadline is March 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CT, with an anticipated notice of award date of March 14, 2025. Delivery is required within 90 calendar days from the order date, but not before June 2025. The bid price must encompass all associated costs including labor, materials, transportation, insurance, and shipping, and must remain firm for 120 days following the IFB closing date. The procurement will result in a single purchase order issued to one vendor, with deliverables to be submitted to the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations. The contract includes a minimum two-year warranty or the maximum available manufacturer's warranty on all products. While the exact budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a specialized casket carrier vehicle with comprehensive technical specifications. The delivery location is 4614 E 50th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79403, indicating a localized procurement focused on supporting the state veterans cemetery infrastructure. The vehicle can be powered by either a diesel or gasoline engine, with a preference for gasoline. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements. The procurement appears to be a straightforward replacement or addition of a specialized transport vehicle for cemetery operations.