Minivans

The University of South Florida's Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR), acting on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation, is seeking sealed proposals for the procurement of minivans for transit agencies across the state of Florida. This Request for Proposal (TRIPS-26-MV-RFP) is a comprehensive solicitation for vehicle procurement, with estimated quantities based on foreseeable needs of Florida transit agencies. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, which will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams and is highly recommended for prospective proposers due to the solicitation's complexity. Proposal submissions are exclusively accepted through the TRIPS Bonfire eProcurement Portal, with a firm deadline of 3:30 PM EST on Friday, March 6, 2026. Interested parties can contact Tina Roberts at TRIPSProcurement@usf.edu or 813.396.0383 for any questions or clarifications regarding the solicitation.

The procurement opportunity is open to qualified vendors who can demonstrate compliance with Equal Opportunity Laws, Buy America Laws, Chapter 287 of the Florida Statutes, and other applicable federal and state regulations. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the TRIPS program reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, indicating a competitive and selective procurement process. The solicitation covers Hillsborough County and potentially other Florida jurisdictions, suggesting a statewide transit vehicle replacement or expansion initiative. No specific budget range or award values are mentioned in the provided documentation, and information about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure is not disclosed. Prospective bidders will need to carefully review the full solicitation package available on the TRIPS Bonfire eProcurement Portal to understand the complete scope of requirements and evaluation criteria for this minivan procurement opportunity.