North Carolina eVP #Doc2168263782

Accessible Toyota Sienna Minivan with BraunAbility Conversion and Adaptive Driving Modifications

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD), is seeking a vendor to provide a fully converted, accessible Toyota Sienna minivan with specialized driving modifications. - Government Buyer: - North Carolina DHHS, Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) - OEMs and Vendors: - Toyota (Sienna minivan) - BraunAbility (dropped-floor side ramp entry conversion) - Veigel, Howell-Ventures (left foot accelerator options) - MPD (steering wheel device) - B&D Independence (six-way transfer seat base) - Q'Straint (wheelchair tiedown and occupant restraint system) - Hercules (auxiliary mirrors) - Products/Services Requested: - 2025 or 2026 Toyota Sienna XSE SPORT or better, with specific features (sunroof, roof rack, color preferences, etc.) - BraunAbility dropped-floor side ramp entry conversion (in-floor ramp, full floor drop, power sliding door, kneeling system, removable seats, rubberized flooring, wireless remotes) - Adaptive driving modifications: - Left foot accelerator (Veigel model 69750/69754 or Howell-Ventures Featherlite 2.0) - Steering wheel device (MPD Tri-Pin Counterbalance #3525) - Six-way transfer seat base (B&D Independence) - Wheelchair tiedown and occupant restraint (Q'Straint QLK-150) - Hercules wide angle auxiliary mirrors and convex cross-check mirrors - Electrical upgrades (circuit protection, sealed connections, protected wiring) - Installation to meet FMVSS and AWS standards - Vehicle weight ratings and labeling - Training for client/operator on safe use and maintenance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendor must be certified with the NCDVRS Vehicle Modification Program - All modifications must comply with federal safety standards (FMVSS) - Warranty of at least one year on installed equipment - Training and documentation for end user - No specific purchase quantity beyond one vehicle specified - Place of Performance: - Marion, North Carolina

Description

This solicitation aims to identify a single vendor to provide a 2023 or newer Toyota Sienna LE or better, with a dropped floor conversion and additional modifications. The procurement is for vehicle conversion and driving modification packages, specifically for new 2025/2026 Toyota Sienna lowered floor conversion minivans and driving modifications/equipment installation. The contract is issued by the Department of Health and Human Services - DHHS, Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD). Bids are due by May 11, 2026, and the commodity code is 781815 for vehicle maintenance and repair services.

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