Fifty-One (51) Plus Passenger Freightliner Bus

The state of Arkansas, through the Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement (TSS OSP), is inviting bids for the lease to own of one (1) Fifty-One (51) Plus Passenger Freightliner Bus for the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain (UARM). The bus must be new or used in great condition with 25,000 miles or less. Prospective Contractors must provide purchase cost, five (5) year, and seven (7) year lease to own pricing, as well as the final purchase cost after the leasing period expires. Bids are due by August 7, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, and will be opened via Microsoft Teams. The IFB outlines detailed minimum specifications for the bus, including chassis, interior, safety, seating, HVAC, electrical, and exterior requirements. Prospective Contractors must also provide copies of warranties, service history, and history of all repairs prior to contract award. The bus will be delivered FOB Destination to the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain in Mena, Arkansas within 30 business days after ordering. Award will be made to the lowest-bidding, responsible Prospective Contractor based on the purchase cost.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The IFB does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget range or potential award value is also not disclosed in the provided information.