SNOC25261059 - NEW Touring motorcoach style bus - 56-58 passenger - Similar 1

Snow College, a public institution in Utah, is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to procure one to three new touring motorcoach style buses with model years 2025 or newer, each seating 56-58 passengers. The buses must comply with all state and federal Department of Transportation regulations and include specific amenities such as EPA-compliant diesel engines, automatic transmissions, full restrooms, WiFi capability, charging ports, reclining high-back seats with armrests and cup holders, tinted frameless windows, air ride suspension, electronic stability control, ABS braking systems, backup cameras with minimum 7-inch screens, GPS tracking, navigation systems, and dash cameras. Bidders must provide detailed cost breakdowns including fuel tank capacity, expected fuel efficiency, warranty information on engine, drivetrain, and body components, a list of authorized service centers within 120 miles of the Ephraim, Utah location, and comprehensive interior and exterior photographs. Pricing must be guaranteed for ninety days from the solicitation close date and throughout the contract term, with delivery to Snow College's Ephraim location included. The procurement will be evaluated for best value and responsiveness in accordance with the Utah Procurement Code, with all bids required to comply strictly with identified specifications. Written questions must be submitted by April 2, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time, and bids are due by April 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time, submitted electronically through the bidding portal. No pre-bid conference will be held, and Snow College will award to the bidder offering the best value solution meeting all specifications upon bid evaluation.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions targeting disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the procurement documents. Vendors must register with Snow College's Procurement Services, provide completed W-9 tax identification forms, and maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum per occurrence limits of $1,000,000 and general aggregate limits of $2,000,000, with Snow College named as an additional insured. Vendors must also maintain Business Automobile Liability insurance and, if applicable, Professional Liability insurance with minimum limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence, with certificates of insurance submitted prior to contract commencement. Vendors requiring advance payments or proposing to use subcontractors must provide performance and payment bonds, with all bond costs included in the bid pricing. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are referenced in the procurement documents. Snow College will not accept multiple or alternate bids from any single vendor; only the primary bid will be considered if duplicates are submitted. Payment terms are Net 30 days from project completion and satisfaction by the project manager, with no additional charges permitted after bid award, establishing a firm, fixed-price contracting structure. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available procurement documents.