Arkansas Department Of Transportation Ardot #PT-19-02

PT-19-02

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), specifically the Arkansas State Highway Commission's Equipment and Procurement Division, issued a bid invitation for the purchase of medium roof, long conversion vans with optional ADA equipment. The contract requires furnishing a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 40 transit vehicles. Two main vehicle configurations are specified: Item 1 - non-lift vans with 13 passenger seating including the driver; Item 2 - lift-equipped vans with two wheelchair positions and 8 passenger seating including the driver. Optional equipment includes child safety alert systems, upgraded floor covering, headrests, caution lighting, additional seats, seat belt extensions, fabric upholstery upgrades, and an optional 3.5-liter twin turbo gasoline engine. The vehicles must meet detailed specifications including OEM medium raised roofs, heavy-duty chassis with minimum GVWR of 9,000 lbs, power door locks, OEM air conditioning, backup cameras, dual battery systems, power brakes with ABS, and compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Wheelchair lifts must be Braun, Ricon, or approved equal with 800 lb capacity and meet ADA requirements. Seating must be Freedman GO Seat ES or approved equal, with specific safety and comfort standards. The contract includes requirements for warranty and service centers in Arkansas staffed with factory-trained personnel. Delivery is FOB to ARDOT Equipment and Procurement Division at 11302 West Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR 72209. The contract term extends from award date through June 30, 2020, with possible extensions up to three years. Pricing adjustments are tied to a U.S. Department of Labor index with a maximum annual increase of 4%. Unique contract requirements include mandatory bid and performance bonds, compliance with Buy America provisions, detailed federal certifications, and adherence to nondiscrimination and illegal immigrant employment certifications. The contract also mandates pre-delivery inspections, operator manuals, and compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and standards. The bid process requires submission of detailed manufacturer specifications, floor plans, weight analyses, and certifications including Buy America documentation and FMVSS compliance. The contract is funded under the Federal Transit Administration Grant Program.

Description

Transit Vehicles FOB: Little Rock, AR. Awarded: 11/05/19.

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