RFP - Cargo Van For Food Service Operations

Montague Area Public Schools is seeking qualified vendors to provide a 2025 Ford Transit Cargo Van for their Food Service program through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The procurement specifically requires a 250 Low-roof Cargo Van with AWD, 130" wheelbase, HD towing package, fixed rear door glass, trailer brake controller, vinyl floor covering, metallic blue paint, and cargo tie-down hooks. Bids are due by 1:00 p.m. on February 25, 2025, with vehicle delivery required by June 1, 2025. Potential bidders must submit questions to Stacey Brown by February 21, 2025, and all submitted bids will remain binding until March 17, 2025. The Board of Education will review and approve the winning bid at their March 10, 2025 meeting. Required documentation for submission includes a signed bid form, Familial Disclosure Statement, Iran Economic Sanctions Act compliance form, and detailed specifications document. Bidders should note that all purchases are exempt from state and federal taxes, and the Board reserves the right to reject any bids and is not obligated to accept the lowest proposal.

The RFP does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the procurement allows for alternative vehicle options that can meet the delivery timeline. The document indicates flexibility in vendor selection, with the Board of Education maintaining discretion in bid evaluation. No specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the available documentation. Bidders are required to disclose any familial relationships with school board members or superintendents and certify they are not Iran-linked businesses. The procurement is limited to the geographic jurisdictions of Oakland County and Mio CDP in Michigan, targeting a specific vehicle need for the school district's food service operations. Interested vendors must carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the detailed specifications and submission requirements outlined in the RFP.