Electrically Powered Chevy Silverado EV Pickup or Approved Equal

The Oregon Department of Transportation issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) #S-73000-00016518 seeking one qualified contractor to provide seven electrically powered half-ton Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup trucks with maximum range or approved equivalents for statewide highway maintenance operations. The solicitation, posted on April 29, 2026, with a bid closing date of May 14, 2026, requires vehicles equipped with dual electric motors featuring regenerative braking, approximately 170kWh usable 800-volt liquid-cooled lithium-ion batteries, and dual-mode charging capabilities compatible with Level 2 (19.2 kW or higher) and DC Fast Charging (180 kW or higher) specifications. All vehicles must be new, current production models painted in standard white with manufacturer's standard options including air conditioning, integrated trailer brake controller, and rearview camera, plus matching spare wheels and portable charging cords compatible with both 120-volt and 240-volt outlets. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience providing similar goods and services, submit three references from comparable projects completed within the last three years, and certify compliance with Oregon employment nondiscrimination statutes, equal opportunity policies, conflict of interest guidelines, and federal debarment status. The procurement is subject to federal Cargo Preference Act requirements and FHWA Form 1273 provisions, with delivery required within 180 calendar days of notice to proceed to ODOT Fleet Operations at 455 Airport Road SE, Building L, Salem, Oregon 97301. Delivery must include F.O.B. destination pricing with all transportation and handling charges paid by the contractor, and ODOT retains the right to conduct pre-delivery inspections with 14 calendar days to inspect and accept or reject goods, allowing a 14-day cure period for any defects.

No Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal has been assigned to this procurement; however, DBE reporting requirements apply to all bidders. The solicitation is federally funded through Federal Highway Administration Grant funding and subject to various federal and state regulations including ORS 279A, ORS 279B, OAR 731-146, OAR 731-147, and OAR 137-047-0255. Non-manufacturer bidders must provide written confirmation from the Primary Equipment Manufacturer regarding the ability to meet the proposed delivery timeline as a condition of bid acceptance. The preliminary bid results and intent to award documentation indicate that Dick Hannah Chevrolet was selected as the intended awardee with a total bid price of $450,164.47, equating to $64,309.21 per unit for the seven battery electric pickup trucks. Bids were firm and binding for 90 calendar days following bid closing, with notice of intent to award posted within five business days of the May 14, 2026, bid opening date, and award protests due no later than seven calendar days after issuance of the intent to award notice. The contractor must transfer all manufacturer warranties to ODOT at no charge and provide comprehensive documentation including owner's manuals and dealer invoices at delivery, with all shipping, handling, and damage responsibility assumed by the contractor.