RFP# 20476 plow truck for maintenance

Portage Public Schools is requesting proposals for one new plow truck for maintenance purposes under RFP #20476, with proposals due July 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM local time. Questions must be submitted by email by July 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

The scope is a new, current-production one-ton pickup truck with an extended cab, 6.5-foot bed, V8 gasoline engine, automatic transmission, heavy-duty suspension, Western Wide-out snow plow (8'–10'), Class V receiver hitch, spray-on bed liner, and red exterior color. Pricing must include all costs for furnish, freight, preparation, accessory installation, and delivery, and must remain firm for a minimum of 60 days following the proposal due date.

The District's preferred delivery date is on or before November 1, 2026, though this is not mandatory. As a tax-exempt entity, Portage Public Schools will not be charged federal, state, or local sales taxes.

Proposers must identify any applicable cooperative purchasing discounts through programs such as MiDEAL or Sourcewell and must submit completed required forms including a notarized Familial Disclosure Statement, Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification, and Legal Status of Bidder Form. Hard copy proposals (two copies with one marked "ORIGINAL") and one electronic PDF copy on a USB drive must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the Purchasing Department at 8107 Mustang Drive, Portage, Michigan 49002.

The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to award to other than the lowest-priced proposer based on best interest determinations. No site visits or bidders' conferences are mentioned.