Chrysler pacifica AWD

Lake City Area Schools is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of one new All-Wheel Drive Chrysler Pacifica van, with a model year of 2026 or newer. The procuring jurisdiction is Lake City Area Schools, located in Michigan. The vehicle must be equipped with an all-wheel drive capability, gasoline engine, and power steering. Bidders are required to submit sealed bids marked "Sealed Bid - School Vehicle" in person or by mail to the Lake City Area Schools Central Office at 710 East Mitchell Street, P.O. Box 900, Lake City, Michigan 49651, with a deadline of 1:00 pm EDT on Friday, May 22, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 1:30 pm on the same date. Submissions must include a complete list of vehicle specifications, all additional options, warranty information, delivery fees, and the final vehicle price, with delivery guaranteed by June 30, 2026. All bids must also include a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationships between the bidder's employees and Lake City Area Schools staff or administrative personnel. The school district will evaluate bids based on perceived value and reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, with the contract to be awarded at the Board's discretion with administrative recommendation.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on organization types, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available materials. As a tax-exempt organization, Lake City Area Schools will not be charged applicable taxes on the vehicle; the winning bidder will receive a copy of the tax-exempt form and should exclude all taxes from the pricing quote. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the posted materials. The advertisement period runs from Friday, May 1, 2026 through Friday, May 22, 2026, providing potential bidders with a 21-day window to prepare and submit their proposals. No fax, email, or telephone bids will be accepted; all submissions must be delivered in person or by mail.