Vehicle: Low Floor BOC - Transit Cutaway 13 to 21 Passenger

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of General Services, Division of Purchases and Supplies is requesting sealed bids for low-floor body-on-chassis transit cutaway vehicles with 13 to 21 passenger capacity under IFB 125157, with bids due October 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via eVA and public bid opening via Microsoft Teams the same day. The contract will serve all Commonwealth agencies, institutions of higher education, and other authorized public bodies under Code of Virginia 2.2-1110, 2.2-1120, and 2.2-4301.

Vehicles must be wheelchair-accessible with ADA-compliant features including wheelchair ramps rated at 1,000 pounds with manual override, stanchions, handrails, securement devices, and priority seating signage. Bidders must submit detailed floor plans drawn to scale with hip-to-knee dimensions. Available powertrain options include gasoline, diesel, compressed natural gas, hybrid, and battery electric configurations. Bidders must provide complete pricing for all available models within their manufacturer line; failure to do so results in non-responsive designation. All vehicles must be new, unused, current production models with no prototypes or demonstrators. Delivery locations vary throughout the Commonwealth; vehicles must be delivered between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on business days with a minimum half-tank fuel or half-charge battery, Virginia State Inspection sticker, temporary 30-day license tags, title papers, warranty information, and owner's manuals.

The initial contract term runs November 30, 2026 through two years with three optional one-year renewal periods. The current contract (CTR005734) generated approximately 21 unit sales totaling an estimated $3,687,108.96. Contractors must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan targeting 42% small business participation, proof of manufacturer authorization, and a Vendor Data Sheet with four current references. Bidders must acknowledge eVA fees ($500 per order for DSBSD-certified firms; $1,500 for others) and a $350 per-vehicle quarterly Surcharge Adjustment Fee, which cannot be added as line items post-award.