Request for Goods Senior Center Vehicles #2026-09-ITB-017

The Town of Ellington, Connecticut is requesting electronic bids for the purchase of two new vehicles for the Senior Center Transportation Program—one ADA-accessible wheelchair vehicle and one gasoline-powered crossover SUV—under ITB #2026-09-ITB-017, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via the Town's Procurement Portal at https://ellington-ct.bonfirehub.com. Bidders may submit pricing for either or both vehicles, with each vehicle evaluated and awarded separately to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder.

The ADA-accessible wheelchair vehicle must be a new model year 2026 or newer gasoline-powered minivan or full-size van with automatic transmission, front-wheel drive or equivalent, accommodating a minimum of one wheelchair passenger plus a driver, one front passenger, and three ambulatory passengers. Acceptable minivan platforms include the Chrysler Voyager LX, Chrysler Pacifica, Toyota Sienna, and Honda Odyssey; acceptable full-size vans include the Ford Transit 250, 350, and 350HD, and RAM ProMaster 2500 and 3500. The crossover SUV must be a new model year 2026 or newer gasoline-powered four-door vehicle with automatic transmission, front-wheel or all-wheel drive, and seating for a minimum of five occupants. Both vehicles must include air conditioning, power steering and brakes, backup camera, Electronic Stability Control, anti-lock braking system, tire pressure monitoring system, and Bluetooth hands-free capability. The contract requires vehicles be manufactured in the United States to the greatest extent practicable under federal preference requirements and mandates compliance with 2 CFR Part 200.

The total grant allocation for both vehicles is $99,778 through the Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services using federal Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Delivery is required by December 18, 2026. The contract will be awarded within fifteen days of bid opening; the successful bidder must execute the contract within fourteen days of Notice of Award. No bid may be withdrawn for ninety days after opening without Town approval. Inquiries must be submitted via the Procurement Portal no later than five days before the opening date; responses will be posted as addenda.