Wheelchair Accessible Van

The State of Missouri, on behalf of Clark County, Cole County, and the city of Jefferson City, is conducting a Request for Proposal for Commodity (RFPC) to procure one new 2023 wheelchair accessible van. The solicitation requires a BraunAbility or equivalent van conversion with specific technical specifications, including a rear-entry wheelchair lift with a minimum 34" width and 1,000 lb capacity, accommodating two wheelchair positions with vinyl or leather seating. The van must feature a 6-cylinder engine compliant with Federal Emissions standards, 10-speed automatic transmission, front or all-wheel drive, standard or adaptive cruise control, four doors with a side-sliding door, Pareto flooring, four-wheel antilock brakes, power steering, manufacturer's standard air conditioning and heating, and a backup camera. The solicitation period runs from June 13, 2024, to June 28, 2024, with responses due by 2:00 PM CDT through the MissouriBUYS system. Vendors must submit firm, fixed base pricing per unit and provide detailed specifications including fuel mileage estimates, flex-fuel capability, and delivery timeframes. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest price, with payment terms of Net 45 days and Free On Board Destination delivery terms.

The solicitation is open to all vendors with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the solicitation does not indicate any existing infrastructure or technology requirements that need integration. The documents include Business Associate Provisions and Federal and Subrecipient Requirement Language attachments, suggesting additional compliance requirements for the awarded vendor. No estimated total value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents. Vendors may submit responses either electronically or via hard copy if permitted, and negative values are not allowed in bid submissions. The procurement process appears to be a straightforward competitive bid for a specialized wheelchair accessible van, with a focus on technical specifications, functionality, and cost-effectiveness.