Class E Shuttle Bus (DGS-OTA)

The State of California, Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) is seeking bids for the procurement of Class E Shuttle Buses for the Department of State Hospitals. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) provides detailed technical specifications, including requirements for a minimum of 36 seating positions, two wheelchair positions, a wheelchair lift, and other interior and exterior features. The selected vendor will be responsible for delivering the shuttle buses within 365 days of the purchase order and providing a 5-year/100,000-mile warranty. Bidders must submit their responses by June 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM PT, following the instructions outlined in the event package, which include submitting written questions to the Procurement Official and not allowing electronic bid submissions through CaleProcure.

The procurement includes several socioeconomic programs, such as the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive, Small Business Preference, and Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) Preference. Bidders must comply with all administrative and certification requirements detailed in the IFB, including providing a Seller's Permit, Secretary of State certification, and various declaration forms. The contract is for a one-time acquisition with no renewal options, and the State has allotted 10% of the bid amount to accommodate any requested upgrades, unanticipated tasks, or unforeseen components necessary to complete the installation. The main contact for the event is Sophanna Lim, and the backup contact is Evonne Rogers.