Invitation to Bid-Food Service Truck

Newaygo Public Schools, located in Newaygo, Michigan (within Oceana County, Michigan), is issuing an Invitation to Bid for the procurement of one food service delivery truck. The procurement requires submission of a complete vehicle package meeting detailed minimum specifications for both chassis and body components. The chassis must be a one-ton dually 4x2 configuration with heavy-duty automatic transmission, gas engine, power steering, air conditioning, and other standard features. The body specification calls for a Supreme Aluminum style unit measuring 12 feet long, 84 inches high, and 96 inches wide, equipped with LED lighting, a lift gate with 1,600–2,000 lbs. capacity, roll-up rear door, and various safety and operational features. Bidders must submit signed proposals on the school district's designated form, include a line sheet reflecting all vehicle components upon delivery, and provide complete parts and service manuals for all components. The bid submission deadline is Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at 11:00 AM, with bids to be delivered to the Administration Building at 360 Mill Street, Newaygo, Michigan 49337, or submitted electronically to kmelvin@newaygo.net. All bids must remain binding for a minimum of 30 days from the date of opening, and bidders must provide a possible delivery date with their submission. Any deviations from the stated minimum specifications must be submitted in writing with the bid.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to respond, nor do they indicate any disadvantaged enterprise requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement documentation. The truck and body purchases are exempt from all state and federal taxes, reducing the overall procurement cost. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any irregularities in the bidding process. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the posted solicitation materials.