Class E Shuttle Bus (DGS-OTA)

The State of California, through the Department of General Services - Office of Transportation and Aviation (DGS-OTA), is procuring Class E Shuttle Buses to meet the requirements of the Department of State Hospitals. The procurement, identified as Event ID 0000032328, involves the purchase of shuttle buses capable of transporting ambulatory and wheelchair passengers, with a service life of 5 years or 100,000 miles. Bidders must submit detailed information on the cab and chassis, wheelchair lift, and air conditioning specifications through a mandatory Questionnaire. The shuttle buses must meet various federal and state laws, standards, and regulations outlined in the technical specifications. Bids are due by 2:00 PM PT on 8/15/2024, and the award will be made on an "All or None" basis to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest cost, including applicable preferences and incentives.

The procurement opportunity 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 indicate their status and eligibility for these programs in the Narrative Response. Electronic bid submissions through CaleProcure are not allowed, and all questions must be submitted in writing to the Procurement Official, Sophanna Lim, or the Backup Contact, Evonne Rogers. The contract term and any renewal options are not specified, and the procurement does not provide details on pricing terms, incumbent contractors, or funding requirements.