SUVs, Passenger and Cargo Vans - Current Production Year

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is conducting a comprehensive procurement for various vehicles, specifically targeting SUVs, passenger vans, and cargo vans for the current production year. The solicitation, issued through the State Procurement Office, seeks multiple vehicle configurations including mini passenger vans, compact SUVs, cargo vans of different sizes and weight classes, 15-passenger vans, and 4x4/AWD SUVs. Each vehicle type has detailed specification compliance forms with precise requirements such as engine size, transmission type, wheelbase, drive configuration, interior features, and warranty provisions. The bid response deadline is October 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, with a proposed contract period from November 1, 2025, to November 1, 2026. The state reserves the right to extend the contract for an additional 12 months and potentially execute up to four 12-month renewal options. Vendors must provide vehicles that are new, under current production, with E-85 engines preferred when available at no additional cost. Delivery is required within 90-120 days after order placement, and pricing will be established as firm-fixed with potential adjustments for manufacturer model year modifications.

The procurement is cooperative and open to state agencies, institutions under the State Board of Higher Education, other government entities, nonprofit entities, tribal agencies, and transportation providers. Participation in the contract is not mandatory, and no predetermined volume is established. Additional vehicle options not listed in the invitation for bid can be purchased at dealer invoice plus 3% handling, with deleted options calculated at dealer invoice. The state requires detailed reporting of contract sales, including specific data points such as ordering entity, order and ship dates, vehicle descriptions, and total sales. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the broad participation allowance suggests an inclusive approach to vendor selection. The procurement covers multiple North Dakota locations including Bismarck, Valley City, Devils Lake, Minot, Grand Forks, and Fargo, with vehicle quantities ranging from 1 to 60 units per specification category. Though specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation indicates a significant potential contract value spanning multiple vehicle types and configurations.