Transit Vehicle Solicitation for High and Medium Roof Extended Conversion Van

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of modified High and Medium Roof Long Extended Conversion Vans for the State Transit Program. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide transit vehicles with detailed specifications, including options for ADA flip seats and aluminum flooring systems. Key vehicle requirements include specific chassis configurations, wheelchair securement systems, various seating arrangements, and optional equipment such as wheelchair lifts, surveillance cameras, hybrid/electric drive systems, and COVID-19 response items. The contract period will run from the execution date through February 28, 2024, with two optional one-year renewal periods. Bids are to be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS or by mail through USPS, UPS, or FedEx, with the original bid end date of March 5, 2021 later pushed to February 26, 2021. The evaluation criteria focus on selecting the lowest, most responsive, responsible, and reliable bidder, with awards to be made by individual line item rather than by group. Bidders must comply with Buy America requirements, including a minimum of 70% domestic content and final assembly in the USA.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract allows for cooperative procurement, enabling Missouri counties, cities, and other political entities to potentially utilize the contract. The solicitation does not guarantee any minimum purchase quantities, with MoDOT reserving the right to increase or decrease orders as needed. Pricing must include all delivery costs, with FOB destination terms and delivery to any location in Missouri. The contract includes provisions for liquidated damages of $50 per day per item for late deliveries and requires various federal certifications including Buy America, lobbying restrictions, and debarment/suspension status. While no specific budget range is provided, vendors must submit firm fixed unit prices for base vehicles and optional features, with potential price adjustments after the first three months of the contract period subject to documented justification.