Two (2) Four-Door Hybrid Mid-Sized Sedans for service in Ozaukee County Shared Ride Taxi

Ozaukee County Transit Services is seeking sealed bids for two four-door hybrid mid-sized sedans to be used in their Shared Ride Taxi program. The procurement specifically requires vehicles that meet U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hybrid sedan definitions, with strict technical specifications including a minimum 40 miles per gallon combined rating, white exterior color, and 2022 or newer model year. Bids were due by 1:30 p.m. Central Standard Time on November 7, 2022, at the county's transit services office in Port Washington, Wisconsin. A public bid opening was scheduled for the same date and time at the Ozaukee County Highway Department, with final contract award subject to approval by the Ozaukee County Public Works Committee on November 17, 2022. The vehicles will replace existing 2016 Toyota Priuses in the county's fleet, and all bids remain binding for 45 calendar days following the bid opening unless mutually extended. Bidders must provide net pricing including delivery and initial servicing costs, with payment to be made within 15 days after vehicle acceptance and proper invoice submission.

The contract is partially funded by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 funds, which imposes significant compliance requirements on potential contractors. Vendors must adhere to federal regulations including FTA Circular 4220.1F, civil rights requirements, debarment and suspension certifications, and program fraud prevention measures. Disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) requirements are in effect, potentially creating opportunities for qualifying businesses. Contractors must submit comprehensive documentation including vehicle specifications, cost proposals, federal contract clauses, compliance certifications, and bid authorization forms. Ozaukee County reserves the right to award the bid in aggregate or by item groups to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the ability to reject any bids deemed unsatisfactory or not in the county's best interest. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed, the procurement is for two vehicles with all associated delivery and initial servicing costs to be covered by the successful bidder. No reimbursement will be provided for bid preparation costs.