Electric 6-Passenger Low Speed Vehicles

This state and/or local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of two (2) new 2024 electric 6-passenger forward-facing low speed vehicles (LSVs) by Christopher Newport University, a public university located in Newport News, Virginia. The LSVs are intended to transport mobility challenged patrons on the university campus. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) outlines the technical specifications, general and special terms and conditions, required attachments, and the method of payment. Responses to the RFQ are due by 12:00 PM EST on May 1, 2024. The successful bidder shall provide a nationwide parts and service warranty, as well as an OEM diagnostic computer. Pricing information is required, including unit prices, extended prices, and a prompt payment discount. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The RFQ does not mention any small business, minority-owned, or woman-owned business set-asides. It also does not provide any information about incumbent contractors or the available budget for this procurement. The contractor must be registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia's eVA electronic procurement system, comply with anti-discrimination and drug-free workplace policies, and provide insurance coverage meeting the university's minimum requirements. Payment terms allow for remittance within 30 days of invoice receipt, and the university reserves the right to cancel the contract with 60 days written notice.