Ford & GMC Transit/Cargo Vans & Ford Explorer

West Virginia University, on behalf of its Board of Governors, issued Request for Bid (RFB202690000706) seeking bids for the one-time purchase of four vehicles: one new Ford Cargo Van, one Ford Explorer Police Interceptor, and two GMC Passenger and Cargo Vans. The procurement is classified under Commodity Code 25000000 (Commercial and Military and Private Vehicles and their Accessories and Components) and requires bidders to provide sealed bids containing pricing information and compliance with specified vehicle specifications and required terms outlined in the solicitation documents. The bid opening occurred on March 24, 2026, with a submission deadline of April 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT; all sealed bids were to remain sealed until the closing time. No site visits or bidders conferences are referenced in the available documentation. The award is subject to approval by the West Virginia Department of Administration Fleet Management. Interested parties should contact Kimberlie Monroe (kim.monroe@mail.wvu.edu) for additional information regarding this procurement opportunity.

The available documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on bidder types, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, incumbent contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements. Additionally, no specific budget range or award value is detailed in the provided solicitation materials. Bidders are required to submit a completed Bid Form and Pricing Information sheet (Attachment A) along with acknowledgment of compliance with Specifications and Required Terms (Attachment B) as outlined in the RFB documents. Prospective vendors should review all available solicitation documents carefully to ensure full understanding of all requirements, specifications, and submission procedures necessary for bid preparation and submission.