ITQ - 2026 Ford F4U Transit-350 Cargo AWD High Roof HD Ext. Van 148" WB DRW Base

The City of Little Rock, Arkansas, on behalf of Pulaski County, issued an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) on March 2, 2026, for the purchase of one 2026 Ford F4U Transit-350 Cargo AWD High Roof HD Extended Van with a 148-inch wheelbase and dual rear wheels in base configuration. The vehicle must be delivered within 10 weeks of purchase order issuance, and the solicitation closes on March 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The procurement specifies detailed vehicle specifications including a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Flex-Fuel engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, Oxford White exterior with Dark Palazzo Gray vinyl front bucket seats, and comprehensive safety features including SYNC 4 connectivity, Ford Co-Pilot360 with side wind stabilization, six airbags, and a heavy-duty trailer tow package with a GVWR of 9,950 pounds. Vendors must be authorized to conduct business in Arkansas, located within a 50-mile radius of Little Rock, and comply with Arkansas state contractor licensing requirements. All pricing must be quoted in U.S. dollars and cents on an F.O.B. destination basis with all associated costs included, remain valid for 90 days following the closing date, and be submitted electronically via the LRPROCURE EUNA Bonfire platform by the March 6, 2026, 10:00 AM deadline. Payment will be made within 30 days net terms through purchasing cards, physical check, or EFT/ACH transfer, and the award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Vendors responding to this procurement must submit a signed Combined Certification for Contracting form certifying non-involvement in boycotts of Israel and the energy, fossil fuel, firearms, and ammunition industries. The City of Little Rock encourages participation of small, minority-owned, and woman-owned business enterprises as prime contractors, and joint venture proposals are permitted with proper documentation including a notarized Affidavit of Joint Venture and a written joint venture agreement detailing capital contributions, work items assigned to each party, and dedicated personnel commitments. Out-of-state businesses without physical presence in Arkansas are not required to obtain a Little Rock business license solely to bid on this purchasing proposal; however, any successful vendor must obtain a city business license for the duration of contract performance. The specific contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents, though certification requirements indicate potential applicability of thresholds at $1,000, $25,000, and $75,000 depending on final contract value. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified, and no site visits, bidder conferences, or separate award dates are specified in the documentation.