New Build Prison Transport Bus

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) Purchasing/Contracts Division is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB S-29100-00015961) for the procurement of one new build transport bus designed for adults in custody (AIC). The bus must be equipped with a Cummins X12 engine, Allison B500 transmission, 360-degree camera system, internal video surveillance with recording capability, bullet-resistant material in the front crew area, fire suppression system, steerable tag axle, and chemical lavatory, with specifications requiring an overall length of 40.1 feet, height of 140 inches, and total gross axle weight rating of 54,000 pounds. The vehicle must be delivered FOB destination to Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem with manufacturer's warranties transferred to ODOC at no charge, and the contractor is responsible for coordinating and providing lifting equipment for offloading and staging. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the OregonBuys system and provide three contractor references with contracts of equivalent type, volume, and value within the past 24 months, along with documentation addressing responsibility inquiries regarding lawsuits, bankruptcy, administrative actions, and tax law compliance. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid price. Critical deadlines include February 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time for clarification and modification requests, with bid closing on March 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time; the Notice of Intent to Award and contract execution dates are to be determined.

No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are detailed in the solicitation materials provided. Bidders must maintain mandatory insurance requirements including workers' compensation, commercial general liability of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability of not less than $2,000,000 per accident, with the Department of Corrections listed as additional insured. Contractors must maintain pay equity compliance and anti-discrimination policies, comply with Oregon tax laws, and provide a Pay Equity Compliance Certificate within 30 days of contract award if employing 50 or more full-time employees or when the contract value exceeds $500,000. Contract payment terms specify payment due within 30 days of proper invoice submission, with overdue charges assessed at up to 8 percent per annum in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes. No incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure requirements, or specific award values or budget ranges are identified in the available documentation.