Day Cab Semi-Truck

The state of Arkansas, through the Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement (TSS OSP), is seeking bids for the procurement of one (1) Day Cab Semi-Truck for the University of Arkansas Monticello (UAM) to use in their Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training Program. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) specifies detailed requirements for the vehicle, including the type, transmission, engine, suspension, mileage, and other specifications. Bids must be submitted through the state's ARBuy eProcurement system by September 29, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The award will be made to the lowest-bidding, responsible Prospective Contractor based on the grand total submitted in ARBuy. Prior to contract award, the selected Contractor must provide copies of warranties, service history, and history of all repairs, as well as ensure the equipment has a new DOT Inspection and is test driven by UAM. The state will inspect and accept/reject the product within 30 days of receipt, and the Contractor must include a "total satisfaction" return policy.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The documentation provided does not include information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. Similarly, the available information does not provide any details on the possible award value or budget range for this procurement.