Specifications for Purchase of Walk-in Step Van

Keys Energy Services, a municipal electric utility in Key West, Florida, is soliciting bids for the procurement of one (1) Utilimaster Walk-in Step Van through KEYS Bid 28-24. The procurement requires a new walk-in step van with a 2023 or newer chassis, specified to include a white exterior, 16' length, bulkhead mounted jump seat, back-up camera and sensors, rear entry narrow roll-up door, Bluetooth, cab A/C, and 4 amber strobe lights. Vendors must submit electronic proposals via VendorLink or DemandStar and include a bid bond or cashier's check for 5% of the total bid amount. The bid opening is scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., with vendor questions accepted until Friday, November 15, 2024 at noon. Optional additional equipment pricing is available for cargo tie-down rings, E-track, E-track straps, fixed and foldable aluminum shelves, and wheel well racks. Bidders are required to provide a dealer quote demonstrating compliance with all specified requirements, with delivery to be made to the Keys Energy Services Garage at 6900 Front Street Extended in Key West.

The procurement allows for open competition, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. Bidders must complete several mandatory forms to be considered responsive, including a Bidder's Statement, Public Entity Crimes Sworn Statement, and Drug-Free Workplace Statement. Keys Energy Services reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any irregularities in the bidding process. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive specifications and requirement for a bid bond suggest a significant investment in the vehicle procurement. The bid appears to be structured to ensure a comprehensive and competitive procurement process, with flexibility for vendors to provide detailed quotes and optional equipment configurations.