Vehicle Equipment Adaptation Prescription Agreement

The Maryland State Department of Education's Division of Rehabilitation Services (MSDE/DORS) is seeking a vendor to provide vehicle modification services through a Vehicle Equipment Adaptation Prescription and Agreement (VEAPA) for a specific consumer with a spinal cord injury. The procurement, identified by Solicitation Number R00B5600097, requires furnishing and installing adaptive equipment for a 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L, including a Braun XT conversion with a fold-out ramp, power 6-way transfer seat, hand controls, secondary controls, and wheelchair tie-downs. Bidders must be certified by the National Mobility Equipment Dealer's Association (NMEDA) Quality Assurance Program and possess three years of vehicle modification experience within the past five years. Key procurement dates include a virtual pre-bid meeting on April 10, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., a deadline for questions on April 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., and a bid submission deadline of April 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The contract will have a one-year base period, with bids to be evaluated using the Competitive Sealed Bidding method, focusing on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) solicitation, meaning only certified small businesses are eligible to submit bids. The contract is funded through the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, with a federal funding allocation of $52,075,529 for the Maryland State fiscal year 2025, representing 76.1% of the unit's budget. All bid submissions must be made exclusively through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage, with no alternative submission methods permitted. The procurement requires comprehensive documentation, including warranty documents, consumer-signed forms, and equipment disclosure forms, with one year of equipment maintenance included. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement focuses on enabling consumer independence and employment access through specialized vehicle modifications. The contract will be administered through the Maryland State Department of Education, with the primary performance location at 2301 Argonne Drive in Baltimore, Maryland.