State of Washington ADA COMPLIANT VANS, MINIVANS, & SPECIALTY VEHICLES (I. E. , ADA WALK-IN STEP VANS)

The Washington Department of Enterprise Services is conducting a competitive solicitation (Solicitation No. 07621) for ADA Compliant Vans, Minivans, and Specialty Vehicles, with participation available to jurisdictions in Washington and Oregon, including Marion County and the City of Salem. The procurement seeks to establish multiple statewide contracts for three vehicle categories: ADA Vans (6,000-14,000 GVWR), ADA Minivans (6,000-14,000 GVWR), and ADA Specialty Vehicles (10,000-16,000 GVWR). Bidders must provide detailed pricing for base vehicles and optional equipment across electric, hybrid/plug-in hybrid, diesel, and gas-powered configurations with side or rear entry options. Evaluation criteria include a 950-point scoring system based on total vehicle price, with the lowest price receiving the maximum points. Key procurement dates include a Question & Answer period running through July 20, 2023, a Bid Submittal Deadline of August 11, 2023, an anticipated Announcement of Apparent Successful Bidders on September 11, 2023, and a projected Contract Award date of October 17, 2023. Bidders must comply with detailed vehicle specifications, including requirements for chassis components, body construction, safety features, and federal motor vehicle safety standards.

The solicitation encourages participation from diverse businesses, including minority-owned, woman-owned, veteran-owned, and Washington small businesses, with voluntary inclusion goals. While no minimum diverse business participation is required to receive the award, Enterprise Services will review inclusion plans for genuine effort. The contract will have an initial 36-month term with a potential 24-month extension based on contractor performance. Successful contractors will be available through the Contract Automobile Request System (CARS), with pricing that includes a percentage discount off the total vehicle cost. Contractors may request quarterly price updates, which will be evaluated based on changes to the Producer Price Index. The procurement allows for a pass-through shipping fee and is designed to serve state agencies, institutions of higher education, political subdivisions, federal agencies, public-benefit nonprofit corporations, and federally-recognized Indian Tribes, as well as members of the Oregon Cooperative Purchasing Program. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates the potential to award up to three contracts for each vehicle subcategory, suggesting a substantial procurement opportunity for qualified vendors.