San Mateo County Transportation Authority Planetbids #27-S-S-023

Inspection and Buy America Audit Services for 26 Modified Ford Paratransit Vans

The San Mateo County Transit District (SMCTD) is seeking qualified service providers for inspection and audit services related to 26 modified Class V Ford 350 EL paratransit vans. - Government Buyer: - San Mateo County Transit District (SMCTD) - Morongo Basin Transit Authority (MBTA) as lead for California Association for Coordinated Transportation Vehicle Purchasing Cooperative (for vehicle specs) - OEMs and Vendors: - Ford (manufacturer of Transit 150, 350, and 350 EL vans) - Braun (Braun Century 2 mobility aid lifts) - Freedman (passenger seats) - Q'Straint (QRT Deluxe 360 series wheelchair securement systems) - Products/Services Requested: - 26 modified Class V Ford 350 EL paratransit-style shuttle vans - ADA-compliant, FMVSS-certified, equipped with Freedman seats and Braun Century 2 mobility aid lifts (or approved equal) - Wheelchair securement systems (QRT Deluxe 360 series or WC 18 compliant approved equal) - In-Plant Inspection Services for all vans - Post-Delivery Buy America Audit including FMVSS certification for all vans - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Buy America, ADA, California Vehicle Code, and FMVSS standards - Detailed reporting, defect identification, and verification of vehicle components - SBE (Small Business Enterprise) preference points - Robust insurance coverage and prompt payment to subcontractors - All proposals must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids portal - Contractor must hold necessary licenses and comply with non-discrimination and sanctions requirements - Services to be performed over approximately 13 weeks within a contract term of up to one year

Description

The San Mateo County Transit District is soliciting proposals for In-Plant Inspection Services and Post-Delivery Buy America Audit including Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) certification for twenty-six (26) Class V Ford 350 EL paratransit-style shuttle vans. The contract term is up to one year, with services to be performed over approximately 13 weeks starting November 1, 2026. Proposers must be qualified to perform both inspection and audit services and submit proposals electronically by September 4, 2026. The solicitation includes detailed vehicle specifications and insurance requirements.

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