Missouri BUYS #MODOT 0000000439SL

MoDOT procurement of OEM passenger vans and minivans for the State Transit Program

MoDOT is seeking OEM passenger vans and minivans for Missouri’s State Transit Program. - Government buyer: Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), for the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and State Transit Program. The solicitation identifies Ashten Nichols as the contact; no specific office is listed. - Vehicles requested: Current-model-year-or-newer OEM vehicles in two categories: an extended-wheelbase, front-wheel-drive minivan with at least six passenger seats and a 15-passenger, full-size, rear-wheel-drive van. Quantities and part numbers are not stated. - OEMs named: Chevrolet, GMC, and Ford are examples for the 15-passenger van; Ram is mentioned in background material, not as a specified vehicle model. The specifications generally allow approved equals. - Key requirements: The full-size van must seat 15, have at least 9,000 lb. GVW, and include a V-6 or V-8 turbo engine rated at least 235 hp. The minivan must have at least six seats and a V-6 engine. Both specifications call for safety and comfort features such as traction and stability control, backup cameras, front and rear heating and air conditioning, and USB ports. Hybrid-electric drive and all-wheel drive are listed as options. - Notable compliance and warranty requirements: Vehicles must meet applicable Buy America requirements, including U.S. final assembly and U.S.-origin engine or motor, and applicable FMVSS and ADA requirements. Minimum warranty coverage includes three years for the chassis and five years for the engine and transmission; other vehicle components have additional stated minimums. - Contract term: Three years after execution, with two optional one-year renewals.

Description

The Invitation for Bid seeks current model year or newer OEM standard minivans and/or passenger vans for the MHTC and Missouri Department of Transportation to purchase for the State Transit Program. The solicitation includes specifications for 15-passenger full-sized rear-wheel-drive vans and extended-wheelbase front-wheel-drive minivans, with Buy America-related requirements. Contracts are to run for three years from the executed contract date, with options for two one-year renewals. Bids may be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS Powered by MOVERS or by mail; email bid responses are not accepted.

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