Handicap vehicle

West Virginia Office of Shared Administration Purchasing Division is requesting quotations on behalf of William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital (Department of Health Facilities, Weston) for a one-time purchase of a handicap-accessible vehicle, with bids due September 4, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. EDT and technical questions due August 28, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. EDT.

The procurement consists of two line items: a Ford Transit Wagon model K1C or equal with a minimum seating capacity of ten passengers, accommodation for two wheelchairs, new 2025, 2026, or 2027 model year, 3.5L V6 EcoBoost or equivalent engine, automatic transmission, all-wheel or four-wheel drive, and specified safety and comfort features including non-slip flooring, air conditioning, wheelchair tie-downs with seatbelts, and a minimum three-year or 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty with zero deductible; and a Braun Commercial Series Wheelchair Lift System or equal with minimum 34-inch by 51-inch platform, 700-pound lifting capacity, rear installation, and one-year warranty with zero deductible. All installation materials, equipment, labor, and travel costs for the wheelchair lift system must be included in the bid amount. Delivery must occur within ninety calendar days of purchase order issuance to 936 Sharpe Hospital Road, Weston, WV 26452, F.O.B. destination, with vendor responsible for all travel and mileage costs.

Award will be made to the vendor providing the lowest grand total cost for items meeting all specifications. No split awards are considered. The contract may be funded in whole or in part with federal funds and is subject to federal funding compliance requirements and the DHHR Master Terms and Conditions. Vendors must certify compliance with West Virginia financial eligibility requirements and may be required to meet debarment and suspension verification through SAM, Davis-Bacon wage requirements, and other federal compliance provisions if federal funds are used. Written bids must be submitted to OSA Purchasing at Kanawha Valley Bank Building, 300 Capitol Street, 7th Floor, Charleston, WV 25301 via wvOASIS, facsimile to Catherine Stephenson at 304-558-2892, or mail delivery via FedEx, UPS, or USPS. Email bids are not accepted. Procurement inquiries should be directed to Catherine Stephenson at catherine.e.stephenson@wv.gov or 304-558-2892.