Vehicle Equipment Dealer Services

The City of Yonkers and Yonkers Public Schools have issued Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 535 for Vehicle Equipment Dealer Services to procure up to twelve (12) Class 3 Electric Cab & Chassis Trucks. The procurement supports the city's sustainability initiatives through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP). Vendors must supply zero-emission trucks meeting specific technical requirements, including a gross vehicle weight rating of 11,000 lbs, payload capacity of 5,000 lbs, range of 125 miles, and a 120 kW electric motor. The RFQ will evaluate proposals across five key criteria: NYSERDA NYTVIP requirements (25 points), vehicle technical specifications (25 points), vendor experience and qualifications (20 points), warranty and support (15 points), and cost competitiveness (10 points). Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on Monday, September 29, 2025, and must be submitted electronically through the Empire State Bid System. Selected vendors will be responsible for completing NYTVIP voucher documentation, ensuring vehicle compliance with CARB certification requirements, and providing training and technical support.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the NYTVIP program does offer bonus incentives for vehicles domiciled in Disadvantaged Communities (DACs) and for small fleets. The program provides vouchers covering up to 35% of base equipment cost, with potential additional bonuses bringing total incentives to 45% of the base cost. Participants must operate vehicles in New York State for at least 80% of the time and maintain the equipment for three to five years. While no specific budget range is provided, the procurement allows for purchasing up to twelve electric vehicles, with each vehicle subject to NYSERDA voucher incentives. The procurement aligns with New York State's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions by integrating electric vehicles into the municipal fleet. Successful vendors must provide comprehensive warranty coverage, including a 5-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, 5-year/50,000-mile corrosion protection warranty, and an 8-year/100,000-mile high-voltage battery warranty.