General Motors (GM) Vehicle Market Basket Commodity Contract

The State of Nebraska, Department of Administrative Services, Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau is issuing a solicitation for a commodity contract to provide General Motors (GM) Vehicle Market Baskets for state agencies and local jurisdictions, including Blaine County. The procurement seeks qualified bidders to supply a comprehensive range of GM vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, crossovers, vans, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks across various trim levels and configurations. The contract will have a one-year term with an option to renew for an additional one-year period, and bidders must submit electronic responses by September 30, 2024, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The solicitation includes a Core List of most commonly purchased items and a Catalog/Non-Core List of additional items, with bidders required to provide pricing and percentage discounts for both categories. Evaluation will focus on meeting minimum vehicle specifications, pricing competitiveness, and the ability to provide discounts on additional models not explicitly listed in the solicitation.

The contract does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Multiple vendors have been identified to provide vehicles, including Husker Auto (for GM Sedans, SUVs, and Vans), Sid Dillon (for GM Trucks in Work Truck Trim level), and Gregg Young (for GM Emergency Services vehicles). The state reserves the right to contract with multiple vendors and is not committed to an exclusive contract, maintaining flexibility to procure similar goods from other sources. The estimated annual usage is approximately $200,000, with total bid amounts from the three vendors ranging from $1,718,784 to $1,733,022. Pricing will be based on the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) with negotiated discounts ranging from 0% to 4% depending on the vehicle type, and the contract will be available for use by political subdivisions, cities, and counties within Nebraska.