ITB-730-UofH-3016 UH ATVs

The University of Houston has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB-730-UofH-3016) for the procurement of two 2024 Honda TRX420FEIR All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) with automatic shifting in Avenger Red color. The solicitation covers commodity codes 07102 (All Terrain Amphibious Vehicles, Search and Rescue) and 07177 (Specialty Vehicles), targeting specialized vehicular equipment. The bid requires sealed proposals submitted through the JAGGAER portal, with mandatory attachments including Exhibit A (Terms & Conditions), Exhibit B (Corporate Response Form), and Exhibit C (Execution of Offer). Key bid components include line items for the vehicles themselves, shipping charges, additional fees, and vehicle warranty. Critical procurement dates include a bid opening on November 26, 2024, at 5:00 PM CST, a closing date of December 10, 2024, at 5:00 PM CST, and a Q&A period ending December 3, 2024, at 5:00 PM CST. The solicitation mandates confidential pricing and explicitly prohibits alternative item submissions, requiring precise compliance with specified vehicle specifications.

The procurement documentation includes provisions for HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) information, though no specific diversity requirements or set-aside designations are explicitly outlined. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. The solicitation does not provide an estimated contract value or specific budget range for the ATV procurement. Potential bidders are required to certify compliance across multiple prerequisite sections, including technical specifications, corporate response, and general intent. While the bid is publicly visible through the JAGGAER portal, there are no apparent restrictions limiting participation beyond standard procurement qualifications. The procurement appears focused on acquiring specialized ATVs for University of Houston operations, with an emphasis on precise specification compliance and competitive sealed bidding processes.