ITB #26-099 Wheelchair Accessible Vans (Ford)

Collier County Public Schools is soliciting bids for one new 2025–2027 Ford T350 wheelchair-accessible van to be converted into a Multipurpose Vehicle (MPV) capable of transporting seven ambulatory passengers or two wheelchair occupants with two ambulatory passengers. The vehicle must be white, new, with no more than 500 miles, equipped with a rear-entry automatic fold-out ramp, and come with two sets of keys or fobs. Only authorized Ford Pro Upfitters are eligible to bid, and the van must be delivered no later than 14 days after purchase order issuance to the Transportation Department at 5700 Cougar Lane, Naples, Florida. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the OpenGov e-Procurement Portal by May 8, 2026, and no late or hard-copy submissions will be accepted. Evaluation is based on a best-value approach considering bid pricing, qualifications, references, ability to meet minimum requirements, integrity, and reliability, with a drug-free workplace program serving as a tiebreaker. Bidders must complete and submit Exhibits A through E covering conflict of interest, employment of illegal aliens, debarment status, drug-free workplace certification, and E-Verify participation, with negative responses to Exhibits A, B, or C resulting in immediate disqualification. All personnel and subcontractors must undergo criminal background checks consistent with School Board Policy 8475 and CCPS Policy 1121.01, including fingerprinting and badge issuance, with badges required to be worn at all times on school property. Bidders must hold a current business license, demonstrate financial stability, and comply with E-Verify requirements for all employees. Delivery is FOB Collier County, Florida, with all shipping, packaging, and handling costs included in the bid price. The contract period begins at bid opening and ends June 30, 2026, with a potential for three annual renewals contingent on funding and performance. Payment will be made by the Collier County Public Schools Accounts Payable Department within 30 days of invoice receipt, referencing a valid purchase order number, and procurement cards are permitted for payment. There is no specified contract value or estimated cost, and no formal FAR clauses are incorporated; instead, internal CCPS policies govern contract administration, inspection, and acceptance, which are conducted solely by CCPS at the delivery site. No military standards or detailed packaging, labeling, or preservation requirements are specified, and