IFB - 2025 FORD Transit E350 Passenger Van or equivalent

Hill Country Community MHMR Center is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for four 2025 Ford Transit E350 high-roof passenger vans, with specifications requiring three standard passenger vans and one wheelchair-accessible van. The vans must feature a 3.5L PFDi V6 engine producing 275 horsepower, 10-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive, 50/50 hinged rear doors with 253-degree opening, passenger-side sliding door, auto high-beam headlamps, and pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking. The wheelchair-accessible van requires a side or rear-entry wheelchair lift meeting ADA and FMVSS guidelines, with flexible seating configurations to accommodate both wheelchair and ambulatory passengers. The solicitation opens February 18, 2025, at 12:00am and closes March 4, 2025, at 4:30pm, with bids to be submitted via email to solicitaions@hillcountry.org. Vendors must include all transportation costs for fully insured delivery from dealership to facility, with payment terms set at Net 30 days after invoice receipt, delivery, and final acceptance. Alternative products meeting or exceeding specifications will be considered, and manufacturers' warranties are required.

The IFB does not explicitly indicate any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or specific restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and there are no apparent requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. While a specific budget is not disclosed, the procurement is noted to be contingent on Texas Legislature appropriations. Vendors must provide comprehensive bid forms, detailed contact information, and estimated delivery timeframes with their submissions. The solicitation requires F.O.B. Destination shipping with freight prepaid and included in costs, suggesting that transportation and delivery are key considerations in the evaluation process. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete specifications and be prepared to meet the technical requirements for the passenger and wheelchair-accessible vans.