Arkansas Department Of Transportation Ardot #H-12-059R

H-12-059R

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (Ardot) awarded contracts for the procurement of sedans and carryall vehicles, with a total obligated amount of approximately $429,665. The contracts were awarded to Smart Chrysler, Pine Bluff, AR, for 22 Dodge Avenger SE sedans at $18,157 each, and to North Point Ford, North Little Rock, AR, for 22 Ford Fusion sedans at $18,585 each and 1 Ford Expedition EL at $30,211. The sedans are 2012 or later models meeting alternative fuel specifications, including Flex-Fuel and Bi-Fuel options, with delivery timelines of 60 days for Smart Chrysler and 90 days for North Point Ford. The contract also includes specifications for vehicles meeting Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department standards, with detailed features and compliance requirements. The procurement process involved bid invitations, bid bonds, performance bonds, and adherence to specifications, with the possibility of cooperative purchasing by other tax-supported entities in Arkansas. The awards are categorized under the state jurisdiction, with locations in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, and involve multiple OEMs and vendors. Potential competitors for similar awards include other vehicle manufacturers and dealerships offering alternative fuel vehicles.

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Procurement of sedans and carryall vehicles FOB Little Rock, AR. Awarded on 02/10/12 to Smart Chrysler for 22 Dodge Avenger SE sedans at $18,157 each totaling $399,454.00, and to North Point Ford for 1 Ford Expedition EL carryall at $30,211.00. The contract involved alternative fuel sedans and flex-fuel carryall vehicles meeting Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department specifications.

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