Widebody Executive Bus

This state and local contracting opportunity is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by Norfolk State University, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia, for the procurement of a new widebody executive bus. The IFB seeks a qualified vendor to furnish a 2023 Chevy Silverado 6500 or equivalent widebody executive bus with specific features and requirements outlined in the Scope of Work. Sealed bids will be received until April 23, 2024 at 2:00 pm EST, with an optional pre-bid conference scheduled for March 29, 2024. The awarded contract will be for the provision of the widebody executive bus, with the successful bidder required to provide a copy of the warranty, delivery timeline, and fuel efficiency rating. Pricing is to be submitted as a firm lump sum amount, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the requirements of the solicitation.

The IFB includes special terms and conditions, such as requirements for the bidder to be registered with the Commonwealth's eVA procurement system, provide a small business subcontracting plan, and comply with various state laws and regulations. Payments will be made by the University through the Department of Accounts, Commonwealth of Virginia, following approval of completed services and receipt of the contractor's invoice. The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The IFB also does not provide any information on the possible award values or budget ranges.