# University of Alabama Posting Board #UA27-101

University of Alabama request for Chevrolet and Ford fleet vehicles

**Posted:** October 21, 2026
**Respond By:** November 13, 2026
**Identifier:** UA27-101
**NAICS:** 423110

The University of Alabama is soliciting quotes for a mixed fleet of new Chevrolet and Ford vehicles, including pickups, cargo and passenger vans, SUVs, and electric vans.
- **Government buyer:** The University of Alabama Posting Board; delivery coordination is with UA Automotive Services, and title and recall notices go to UA Fleet Services.
- **OEMs:** **Chevrolet** and **Ford**. No dealerships, resellers, or other vendors are named.
- **Itemized quantities:** The attached vehicle schedules list 79 Chevrolet vehicles and 28 Ford vehicles, for 107 total. The initial release summary states 111 total and 83 Chevrolet vehicles, which does not match the itemized schedules.
- **Vehicles requested:** Chevrolet Colorado, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500HD, Express 2500, Express 3500, Tahoe, Suburban, and Trax models; Ford E-Transit 350, Transit 250, Transit 350, Ranger XL, and Explorer Active models. Configurations and quantities are detailed below.
- **Notable requirements:** Quotes must be out-the-door, including dealer costs and fees rather than listing dealer-imposed charges separately. Vehicles generally require four keys or key fobs, a dealer-installed front license plate bracket, and all-weather floor mats unless otherwise specified. Certain specifications call for running boards, spray-in bed liners, bulkheads, towing equipment, or driver-assistance features. Optional equipment requested after award is to be priced at dealer invoice cost without markup, plus applicable installation labor.
- **Delivery and title:** Coordinate delivery and post-delivery inspection with UA Automotive Services at least 48 hours in advance. Provide the bill of sale and other delivery paperwork, cover title and other charges, and furnish a prepaid certificate of title in the University’s name.
- **Unusual purchase term:** The attached terms include a release of punitive-damages claims associated with the vehicle purchase in consideration for the dealer waiving its arbitration requirement.
- **Timing:** A delivery period or overall period of performance is not specified.

### Description

The University of Alabama Posting Board is soliciting new, current-model-year vehicles, including Chevrolet and Ford fleet vehicles, in the quantities and configurations specified in the attached specifications. Pricing must be out-the-door and include dealer costs; dealer-imposed fees must not be listed separately. Vendors must coordinate delivery for inspection at UA Automotive Services and provide all required paperwork at delivery. The solicitation also includes delivery, title, and release-of-claims requirements.

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