Electric Cargo Van

Hudson Valley Community College is requesting bids on one electric panel cargo van, with bids due October 19, 2026. The vehicle must be a 2026 eActive Lithium model—Vantage LIV9DC or equivalent—meeting detailed technical specifications including a 72-volt control system, 35-horsepower AC motor, 100-ampere-hour lithium battery pack, automatic transmission, and maximum speed of 25 miles per hour.

Bids must be submitted through the college's online platform (Euna Solutions/Bonfire) at https://hvcc.bonfirehub.com or mailed/hand-delivered to Tabitha D'Attilio, Director of Procurement, Hudson Valley Community College Administration Building, Room 240, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy, New York 12180. The college strongly encourages submission several days before the deadline to avoid website traffic congestion on the due date; extension requests will not be granted and late submissions will be rejected.

Bidders must provide comprehensive fee breakdowns disclosing all processing and administrative costs, itemized delivery fees for shipment to the Troy location, and an estimated delivery timeline. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications and demonstrating ability to fulfill contract obligations.

The vendor must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), commercial automobile liability insurance ($1 million combined single limit), and workers' compensation insurance per New York State requirements, all issued by A.M. Best A-:VII or better carriers. Certificates of insurance must be provided before work begins, with HVCC named as additional insured and primary to the college's own coverage.

A signed Non-Collusive Bidding Certification affirming independent price development and no collusion with competitors is required with the bid submission. The successful vendor must execute the Service and Supply Agreement, obtain a purchase order from the college, and receive written permission before engaging any subcontractors.