Statewide Fully Electric Utility Vehicles

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) Office of State Procurement is soliciting bids for a statewide contract to procure fully electric utility vehicles for Model Year 2025. The procurement specifically targets vehicle types 4-9-M-P-E1, 4-9-M-P-E1, 6-E, and 9-E2, which include pursuit-rated mid-size utility vehicles and half-ton pickup trucks. Bidders must have a minimum of three years of experience providing these specified vehicles and possess valid Maryland MVA dealer's and salesman's licenses. The vehicles must meet or exceed the State of Maryland FY2025 Vehicle Standards, which include requirements for four-wheel drive, OEM Bluetooth, power windows and door locks, rear view cameras, reverse sensors, and cruise control. The solicitation requires vendors to provide comprehensive pricing for vehicles and optional equipment, with all transaction and processing fees included. Key deadlines include January 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM for questions and February 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM for bid submissions.

There are no specific Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goals for this contract. The contract will be awarded by line item to multiple responsive and responsible vendors offering the lowest price for each vehicle type, with a contract term of one year and one potential one-year renewal option. Warranty requirements are substantial, mandating a minimum five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty and a one-year/12,000-mile vehicle warranty, both with zero deductible. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement appears to be a comprehensive statewide initiative for electrifying utility vehicle fleets. Vendors must submit fully priced vehicle catalogs with option codes to the State Contract Monitor, though this information will not be publicly disclosed. All vehicles must be delivered completely assembled, serviced, and with a quarter battery range, with any failure to meet specifications potentially resulting in vehicle rejection.