Motor Vehices

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (Enterprise Services) is issuing a competitive solicitation to establish and award a statewide contract(s) for the purchase of motor vehicles. The contract will cover a wide range of vehicle categories including police vehicles, automobiles, vans, sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, chassis cab and cutaway trucks, and low-speed vehicles. Bidders must provide detailed pricing, specifications, and performance commitments, which will be evaluated based on the highest average discount rate offered for each vehicle category. The contract term is up to 72 months, with the possibility of renewal options. Key deadlines include a pre-bid conference on August 13 and 27, 2024, the deadline for submitting questions on September 27, 2024, and the deadline for submitting bids on October 14, 2024. Enterprise Services anticipates announcing the apparent successful bidders on November 15, 2024 and awarding contracts on December 16, 2024.

The solicitation is open to a broad range of eligible purchasers across the state of Washington, including state agencies, institutions of higher education, political subdivisions, federal agencies, and other qualifying entities. The contract includes provisions for Washington state procurement priorities and preferences, such as for small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and businesses without mandatory individual arbitration. While the solicitation does not mention any incumbent contractors or set-asides, it does state that the estimated total sales for the prior year were approximately $268 million, with the largest categories being police vehicles and chassis cab/cutaway trucks. Pricing will be based on a percentage discount off MSRP, with shipping costs invoiced separately.