NOTICE - Mobile Unit Retrofit

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) conducted an Intermediate Procurement, Invitation to Bid (ITB 5959) for mobile unit retrofit services targeting District 3 Administration Office. The procurement involves converting Ram ProMaster cargo vans into mobile office platforms, with comprehensive interior customization requirements including installation of Fiamma rack and awning systems, running boards, sliding door windows, insulation, flooring, interior wall and ceiling kits, heating and ventilation systems, electrical systems, and interior storage and furniture. Three vendors submitted bids for the project: The VanLife Collective, Van Specialties Inc., and Foray Concept LLC. The procurement process resulted in Foray Concept LLC being identified as the lowest bidder at $31,910.00, covering both materials and labor for the van conversion. The notice was posted on September 4, 2024, with bid responses due by September 11, 2024. The project entails transforming standard cargo vans into fully functional mobile office environments with specific design parameters for equipment integration and workspace optimization.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly noted in the procurement documents. The contract appears to be open to qualified vendors with expertise in vehicle modification and custom interior build-outs. While three vendors submitted bids, Foray Concept LLC was selected as the primary contractor for this project. The total project budget range appears to be between $31,910.00 and $45,708.92, based on the submitted estimates from different vendors. The procurement is specific to Hood River County, Oregon, and involves the Oregon Department of Human Services' District 3 Administration Office. The project suggests a need for specialized mobile office solutions that can be rapidly deployed and customized to meet specific departmental operational requirements. No incumbent vendor information was explicitly provided, and the procurement seems focused on identifying the most cost-effective and technically capable vendor for mobile unit retrofitting.