Vehicle Market Basket

The State of Nebraska, Department of Administrative Services, Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau, is soliciting bids under Invitation to Bid 126714 for a one-year Vehicle Market Basket commodity contract covering Ford, General Motors, Stellantis, and Toyota vehicles, with written questions due November 2, 2026. Resident disabled veteran and enterprise zone business preferences under Nebraska Revised Statute 73-107 apply "when all other factors are equal," and all bidders must be authorized to transact business in Nebraska and comply with Secretary of State registration requirements.

Vehicles must meet minimum equipment standards that include factory air conditioning with controls, automatic transmission, power windows and locks, cruise control, and factory lighting. Vehicles must be 2027 model year or current production, new, and of latest manufacture. Bidders must deliver road-ready units with a quarter tank of fuel, FOB Destination to Lincoln, Nebraska, within 180 days of order, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Odometer limits are under 200 miles within 200 miles of Lincoln and under 450 miles beyond that radius. Each delivery requires a signed manufacturer's Pre-Delivery Inspection and Road Test form, a statement of origin or title, and a service and warranty policy. Bidders must submit a Core List of frequently purchased vehicles at deeper discounts and a Catalog/Non-Core List priced by a firm percentage discount off manufacturer pricing. Bidders must also provide standard discounts for models not listed at bid time. Political subdivisions, cities, and counties may buy under the same terms.

Evaluation considers price, location, quality, delivery time, vendor qualifications and capabilities, and state contract management requirements. Vendor performance records and reference checks may be considered. Written responses to questions will be issued by addendum on November 10, 2026, and bid opening is November 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, conducted online via Microsoft Teams. Electronic submission goes through ShareFile. The initial term is one year from execution with one optional one-year renewal by mutual agreement, and the State may extend the procurement up to twelve months from the Intent to Award posting if additional vendors are needed or the initial award is cancelled.