STATEWIDE: Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Types 9 - 18

The State of Maryland Department of General Services, Office of State Procurement is requesting bids for statewide supply of vans and sport utility vehicles (SUVs), Types 9 through 18, under an indefinite quantity, indefinite delivery contract with bids due February 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time. This is a multiple award procurement, with the State reserving the right to award contracts to all lowest responsive and responsible bidders across vehicle types.

Bidders must be registered and in "Active" status on eMMA (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage); out-of-state businesses must be registered with the Maryland Comptroller's Office and maintain a valid Maryland business license with a resident business office in the state. Bidders must hold three years of prior experience providing specified vehicles and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration dealer and salesman licenses. Vendors must not be in arrears with any obligations to the State of Maryland, including taxes and employee benefits.

The procurement covers model year 2026 compact utility vehicles, full-size utility vehicles, minivans/wagons, and cargo vans in gasoline and diesel configurations, with comprehensive technical specifications including four-wheel or all-wheel drive, Maryland Clean Cars Act compliance, OEM technology packages (Bluetooth, backup cameras, USB ports), safety features (ABS, airbags, reverse sensors), climate control, and convenience options. All vehicles must be fully assembled, serviced, inspected, and road-tested before delivery with a minimum of five gallons of gasoline included. Bid pricing must be fully loaded to include all costs, delivery, administrative charges, and temporary tag fees; sales tax does not apply. Vendors must bid all line items and mark unavailable options as "N/A."

The contract spans a two-year base period with one renewal option. Annual price adjustments are permitted beginning 12 months after contract effective date, capped at the lower of the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) percentage change or the Producer Price Index (PPI), subject to Office of State Procurement approval. Contractors must pay a 1% electronic transaction fee on all unit prices and submit usage reports every 120 days. Questions were due January 23, 2026. The pre-bid conference was held January 14, 2026. Electronic funds transfer is required for payments exceeding $200,000.