Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018765

Minnesota procurement for three ADA-compliant AWD secure transport vans

The State of Minnesota is seeking three accessible, secure, all-wheel-drive vans for State Fleet Services. - Government buyer: State of Minnesota, Department of Administration; Office of State Procurement and Fleet Services, under the Commissioner of Administration. - Request: Three new ADA-compliant AWD secure transport vans; proposals may offer an approved equal to the specified vehicle. Additional units or future model years may be purchased by mutual agreement, and multiple awards are possible. - Prominent OEMs and named suppliers: Ford is specified as the base-vehicle OEM; Braun (Millennium-2 lift), Freedman (passenger seats), Wheels (SmartLeg technology), and QStraint (wheelchair securements) are named in the upfit specifications. No bidder or contractor is identified. - Base vehicle: 2027 Ford Transit Cargo Van T-350, 148-inch wheelbase, medium roof, 9,500 GVWR, AWD, or approved equal. The specification lists numerous factory options, including a 3.5-liter V6, 10-speed automatic transmission, safety and driver-assistance packages, auxiliary power, and fleet-oriented equipment. - Accessibility and security: Required upfit includes rear heating and air conditioning; wheelchair lift and securements; accessible flooring and passenger steps; movable passenger seating; security partition with sliding window, mesh screen, impact-resistant spit guard and circulation fans; window screens and privacy tint; and other listed safety equipment. A State-provided telematics box must be installed and checked. - Compliance and delivery: Provide technical compliance documentation, an Altoona Bus Testing Report, manufacturer authorization for modifications, ISO 9001:2015 certification for accessible-vehicle design, manufacture and assembly, and evidence of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards compliance. Coordinate configuration and delivery to Fleet Services in Arden Hills, inspect each vehicle, and provide vehicle, warranty, maintenance, accessibility and operator documentation. Staff orientation is required if applicable. - Estimated one-year contract value: $225,000–$275,000.

Description

The State of Minnesota is seeking proposals to establish one or more contracts for the purchase and delivery of three all-wheel-drive, ADA-compliant secure transport vans for State Fleet Services. Additional purchases may be made under the contract’s Right to Add provision, and the State may make multiple awards. Proposals must be submitted through the Supplier Portal; non-electronic and email submissions will not be accepted. Responses are due November 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time.

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