Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018414

Minnesota Solicitation for New Model Year Automobiles for State and CPV Members

This opportunity is a statewide solicitation for new, current model year automobiles for the State of Minnesota and its Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) members. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Administration, Office of State Procurement - OEMs and Vendors: - Ford is specifically mentioned as an example OEM - The solicitation is open to all vehicle manufacturers and their authorized distributors or representatives - Products/Services Requested: - New, latest-production automobiles (various makes and models) - Example models include Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and Explorer - Vehicles must be equipped with OEM equipment and OEM-available options - Quantities may reach up to 100 vehicles per order - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All vehicles must comply with current state and federal regulations at the time of production - Submission of an OEM authorization letter is required if the proposer is not the manufacturer - Detailed pricing schedules must be provided - Compliance with workforce and equal pay certifications is mandatory - The contract may be amended to add additional vehicles and model years as needed - The RFP is not limited to specific brands; all makes and models meeting standards are eligible

Description

This is a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the State of Minnesota to procure current model year automobiles. The contract will provide vehicles to the State and Cooperative Purchasing Venture members on an as-needed basis, with the possibility of adding additional vehicles and model years through amendments. Vehicles must be the latest production with OEM equipment and options, meeting all current state and federal regulations. Eligible responders must be vehicle manufacturers or meet specific distributor or manufacturer representative requirements and be capable of processing up to 100 vehicles at a time. Responses must be submitted electronically via the Supplier Portal by the specified deadline, and include several required attachments such as responder declarations, exceptions to terms, pricing schedules, and OEM authorization letters.

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