FY20 2 New Vans

The Needham School Committee in Needham, Massachusetts is inviting sealed bids for the purchase of two (2) retrofitted pupil transportation vans. The bid requires the contractor to furnish, deliver, and install the vans to the Needham Public School Administration Building by August 14, 2020. The vans must meet detailed specifications, including requirements such as 2020 model year or newer, door entrance, backup sensors, air conditioning, and various other equipment. Bidders must attend a pre-bid conference on December 16, 2019, with questions due by January 8, 2020, and bids due by January 17, 2020 at 10:00 AM. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest grand total bid price, net of the trade-in of two existing Needham-owned vans. The contract will be for a one-time purchase with no renewal options.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No bid bonds or performance bonds are required. The Needham School Committee reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive minor informalities. The IFB indicates the Town of Needham is tax-exempt, and bidders must provide an original and two copies of the bid forms. There are no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget range for this procurement is not specified.