EV Trainer Cart

Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES is conducting a competitive bid procurement for an Electric Vehicle (EV) Trainer Cart system, specifically seeking one complete SL-EVT E-Switch EV Trainer by Switch Vehicles Inc. or an equivalent product. The procurement includes three primary components: one EV Trainer Cart system, one L-Relay Lab Kit, and one L-Battery Lab Kit, designed to support educational training in electric vehicle technology. The bid is open to vendors who can provide comprehensive technical documentation, user manuals, and manufacturer's warranties for the equipment. Bid submissions are due on November 19, 2025, at 3:00 P.M., with a public bid opening scheduled for November 20, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. via Zoom and in-person at the Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES Olean Campus. Bidders must submit notarized affidavits of compliance, including non-collusive bidding certifications, Iran Divestment Act certifications, and State Finance Law 139-l certifications regarding sexual harassment prevention policies. The BOCES Board of Education is set to review and potentially award the contract on December 3, 2025, with the bid remaining effective for forty-five days following the opening date.

The procurement allows for potential participation by municipal and not-for-profit organizations authorized under New York General Municipal Law 100-104, who may be permitted to purchase awarded items. Bidders offering alternate products must demonstrate equivalency to the specified standards, and any required installation must be performed by factory-authorized installers at prevailing wage rates with a mandatory one-year warranty period. The BOCES reserves the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to award based on the lowest responsible bidder pricing, which can be evaluated by item, subcategory, or total bid amount. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, vendors must incorporate all freight and delivery charges into their unit pricing, with no additional charges permitted. Electronic bid submissions are encouraged through BidNet Direct, with free vendor registration required, and physical sealed envelope submissions are also acceptable. The procurement does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or list any incumbent vendors.