# Wisconsin Vendornet Platform #20260907

Bay Area Rural Transit solicitation for one new all-electric AWD SUV

**Posted:** October 15, 2026
**Respond By:** November 16, 2026
**Identifier:** 20260907
**NAICS:** 423110

Bay Area Rural Transit is seeking bids for one new all-electric, all-wheel-drive SUV for administrative use.
- **Buyer:** Bay Area Rural Transit (BART), serving Ashland County, Wisconsin. The attachment identifies Patrick Daoust as Procurement Manager.
- **Vehicle requested:** One new five-passenger AWD electric SUV, model year 2026 or newer. No OEM, make, model, or vendor is specified.
- **Minimum vehicle requirements:** Blue exterior; dual electric motors; EPA-estimated range of 280 miles; 300 horsepower and 355 lb-ft of torque; 85 kWh battery with DC fast charging up to 150 kW; at least 59 cubic feet of cargo space; required charging equipment and specified safety, interior, and exterior features.
- **Warranty and maintenance:** Includes required bumper-to-bumper, battery/electric-component, corrosion, rust-through, roadside assistance, and towing coverage, plus one scheduled maintenance visit within 12 months or 12,000 miles.
- **Delivery and training:** Deliver one fully equipped and serviced vehicle to BART in Ashland, Wisconsin, and provide training on vehicle operation, features, maintenance, safety, and included equipment.
- **Pricing and funding:** Firm-fixed, all-inclusive pricing; the minimum estimated quantity is one vehicle, with no guaranteed purchase quantity. Award is based on the lowest total unit price. Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 funds contribute $48,000; applicable requirements include Buy America and vehicle safety certifications where applicable.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No vehicle OEM or prospective vendor is named. Bay Area Rural Transit and Patrick Daoust are identified in the procurement materials.

### Description

Bay Area Rural Transit is requesting bids for one new five-passenger, all-wheel-drive, all-electric SUV, model year 2026 or newer, for administration purposes. Pricing must be firm-fixed and all-inclusive for the vehicle, and the pricing attachment specifies a minimum estimated quantity of one vehicle. The contract is described as having a one-year base period with no renewal periods. Award is to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest total unit price for the first year.

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