This Solicitation opportunity from Iowa was posted on March 12, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.
Hybrid Gas/Electric Minivan
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The City of Ames, Iowa, is soliciting bids for the procurement of one new hybrid gas-electric or all-electric minivan for its Purchasing and Messenger Services. This solicitation, numbered 2025-131, requires the vehicle to meet specific technical standards under Specification VV-1452, including a minimum EPA fuel economy of 31 mpg city and 30 mpg highway, a payload capacity of at least 1,200 lbs, and a cargo space of 40 cubic feet with seats up. The vehicle must be delivered fleet white with factory-installed equipment, including a backup camera and LED headlights, while optional features such as heated exterior mirrors and backup warnings may be quoted separately. Bids must be submitted electronically via the AmesBids portal by March 27, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The City employs a trade-off award process and offers a 1% price preference to qualifying local businesses located within Ames city limits. Delivery is required F.O.B. Destination to the Equipment Services Department in Ames, Iowa, where the vehicle will undergo inspection and acceptance. The contract is subject to a non-appropriation clause, meaning continued funding is contingent upon annual city appropriations, and requires a minimum warranty of 12 months or 12,000 miles.
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