PS/OCHS Wheelchair Van

The City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority is soliciting bids for one new 2026 Toyota Sienna LE front-wheel-drive passenger van equipped with a Vantage Mobility rear-entry wheelchair ramp conversion, with bids due October 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. This is a one-time purchase with no renewal options.

The vehicle must be capable of transporting a bariatric wheelchair and feature a 2.5L I-4 hybrid electric powertrain producing 245 horsepower, an 18-gallon fuel tank with EPA-equivalent combined rating of 36 MPG, and a 120.5-inch wheelbase. Interior configuration includes factory seating for eight passengers with conversion seating for two wheelchair passengers in the rear-entry channel, aluminum L-tracks for wheelchair securement, and black Chroma Phantom safety flooring. The vehicle must have a white exterior finish, LED lighting throughout, a public address system, and telematics preparation with dedicated power sources for City-installed Samsara equipment. All federally required safety equipment is mandatory.

The vendor must deliver the vehicle fully operational, clean, and ready for service to City Garage at 90 Eazor Square, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with all delivery costs included in the bid price. Warranty coverage includes Toyota factory warranties (36 months/36,000 miles basic; 60 months/60,000 miles powertrain; extended coverage for traction battery and high-voltage electrical systems) and a 7-year rust-through warranty on VMI conversion components. The vendor must provide a minimum five-year structural warranty on the vehicle body and five-year corrosion protection warranty, along with comprehensive documentation including warranty information, operator and maintenance manuals, electrical schematics, and parts manuals.

Bidders must possess necessary knowledge, experience, skill, and licensing. The solicitation permits consideration of alternative makes and models that satisfy all specified requirements, provided they are manufactured in North America under Commonwealth Procurement Code Sections 3731-3736. Bids must be submitted electronically; fatal errors include failure to sign, unauthorized signatures, or absent pricing. Each bidder may submit only one bid on behalf of their organization and all subsidiaries. Contact Jessie Nusser, Senior Sourcing Specialist, at jessica.nusser@pittsburghpa.gov or (412) 255-2458 for questions.