James Madison University #JBM-1259

Award for Compact Motorcoach Buses and Options for JMU and VHEPC

James Madison University (JMU), representing the Virginia Higher Education Procurement Consortium (VHEPC), is procuring new compact motorcoach buses for university and consortium use. - Government Buyer: - James Madison University (JMU), Procurement Services, on behalf of VHEPC - OEMs and Vendors: - Temsa North America, Inc. (OEM and awarded vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Temsa TS30 Compact Motorcoach Bus (part number: TS30) - Discounted price for JMU: $370,600 - Temsa TS35 Compact Motorcoach Bus (part number: TS35) - Discounted price for JMU: $507,350 - Optional features for both models: - REI 360 Camera System ($3,115) - Saucon Six Camera System ($6,700) - Saucon WiFi Prox II ($2,800) - Diamond Stitched Leatherette Seat Covers (TS30: $4,500, TS35: $5,000) - Notable Requirements: - Buses must meet or exceed Temsa T-30/35 specifications - Compliance with U.S. EPA and California emissions standards - Warranty and maintenance support required - Delivery timelines: 6-8 weeks for stock, 6-8 months for factory orders - Cooperative purchasing available for other VHEPC members - Price adjustments limited by Consumer Price Index - Encouragement of small, women-owned, and minority-owned business participation - Adherence to all technical and regulatory specifications

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by James Madison University, an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, on behalf of the Virginia Higher Education Procurement Consortium (VHEPC). The purpose is to solicit sealed proposals from qualified sources to provide new compact Motorcoach Buses on an as-needed basis. The initial contract term is one year with an option to renew for four additional one-year periods. The buses support university travel for athletic contests and academic-related events, aiming to improve the quality of life for students, faculty, and staff.

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