Client Vans for Tacachale

The Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) has released an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for procuring four 2025 Honda Odyssey vans for the Tacachale residential facility located in Gainesville, Florida. The procurement specifically seeks vehicles tailored to support transportation needs for residents with developmental disabilities, with a strong preference for the Honda Odyssey Touring model due to its low step-in height and accessibility features. The solicitation requires bidders to provide vehicles with a standard factory warranty covering 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper and 5 years/60,000 miles for the powertrain. Key procurement dates include technical questions due by March 28, 2025, sealed bids due on April 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. E.T., and an anticipated contract award posting on April 22, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder offering the lowest grand total price, which must include all charges for packing, handling, freight, distribution, and delivery. Evaluation criteria will focus on price, compliance with specifications, and meeting mandatory state requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with several state requirements, including providing a drug-free workplace certification, verifying they are not on scrutinized companies lists, and submitting a non-collusion statement. Vendors must use the E-Verify system for employment verification and maintain compliance with Florida statutes and federal regulations. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement involves four vehicles with potential financial consequences for non-performance ranging from 2% to 10% of total purchase order payments. The vehicles will be delivered directly to the Tacachale facility, with specific delivery requirements including minimizing odometer miles and performing a pre-delivery inspection. The contract term is anticipated to be one year from May 2025 or the contract execution date, whichever is later, supporting the agency's critical mission of supporting residents' mobility and independence.