BidNet Direct #2026-Jail Transport Vehicle

The Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office in Michigan is seeking bids for a jail transport vehicle procurement. - Government Buyer: - Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office (Traverse City, MI) - Primary OEM: - Ford Motor Company (Ford Transit Cargo Van XLT specified) - Product Requested: - 2026 Ford Transit Cargo Van XLT, Agate Black Metallic - 3.5 PFDi V6 Engine - Intelligent AWD - 10-Speed Automatic Overdrive with Select Shift Transmission - 3.73 Limited Slip Axle - Full-size cargo van body, two front seats - Sliding side and rear cargo doors with glass - Medium height interior - Short-arm power adjusting and folding heated mirrors with turn signals - Close assist feature on side sliding door - Wheel well liners (front only) - Auxiliary A/C and heater for front and rear - Full rear compartment lighting - Vinyl interior - Backup alarm - Four keys with key fobs - Standard features included - Vehicle will be outfitted with a prisoner transport insert after purchase (not part of this bid) - Notable Requirements: - Vehicle must be new, 2026 model year - Delivery required promptly after order placement - Bids must be valid for 120 days after opening - Award and order placement expected by mid-year - Notable Vendors Downloading Solicitation: - Matick Auto Group, Brown Motors Inc, LaFontaine Ford of Lansing, VARSITY FORD, Quantum Ridge Ventures, Lunghamer Ford, Midwest Transit Equipment, The Bus Center, Best Bus Sales, Lafontaine Chevrolet Buick GMC, High Level Enterprises, Midwest Golf & Turf, Quality Vans, Zeigler Grandville, Liberty Ford Inc, Masters Transportation, Micro Bird Commercial, Bob Maxey Ford, Holland Bus Company, Fenton Mobility, Pinckney Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, FirstResponse Emergency Systems - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office, 320 Washington Street, Traverse City, MI 49684

Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office is soliciting bids for the purchase of a Ford Transit passenger van to be used as a jail transport vehicle. The vehicle specifications include a 3.5 PFDi V6 Engine, Intelligent AWD, 10-Speed Automatic Overdrive with Select Shift Transmission, and 3.73 Limited Slip Axle. Bids must be submitted physically in sealed envelopes marked "Jail Transport Bid" by April 10, 2026, with the opening scheduled for April 14, 2026. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids and the award is subject to approval by the County Board of Commissioners.