Tandem Axle Trucks

The State of Arkansas, through the Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement (TSS OSP), is seeking bids for the procurement of two (2) used Tandem Axle Trucks, consisting of one (1) Day Cab and one (1) Sleeper Cab, for the Diesel Academy at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAMONT). The trucks must be manufactured in 2019 or later with mileage of 300-400 thousand miles or less and include specific components and features. Bids are due by July 17, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. Central Time and will be opened publicly. The State intends to award a contract to a single responsive and responsible bidder who submits the lowest bid meeting the requirements. Prospective contractors must be licensed by the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission and have all necessary facilities and staff in place at the time of bid submission. The awarded contractor will provide a 90-day warranty on the vehicles with an option to purchase an extended warranty.

Minority and women-owned businesses are encouraged to participate, and proprietary information in bids will be protected to the extent allowed by law. The contract does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The solicitation does not provide any details on incumbent vendors, current contractors, existing infrastructure, or technology integration requirements. The award value or budget range is also not disclosed in the provided documentation.