Multi-Purpose Transportation Vehicles

The Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission (HCESC) is soliciting bids for the provision of Multi-Purpose Transportation Vehicles under solicitation #HCESC-26-09VEH. The scope of work specifically requires the current model year Ford Transit Cargo Model E1C, featuring a minimum 3.5L displacement engine, 148-inch wheelbase, and a minimum GVWR of 9,000 pounds. Key vehicle specifications include power-operated front windows, privacy glass, a manual school bus door operator handle, factory-installed rearview cameras, and dual heavy-duty batteries. All vehicles must be delivered registered and inspected within 120 days of a signed purchase order, with a requirement that the body manufacturer certifies the vehicle as the final-stage manufacturer under 49 CFR Part 567 and meets FMVSS #220, #217, and #226 standards. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on the base bid plus the aggregate total of all vehicle option items. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the HCESC OpenGov Portal by December 15, 2026. Required documentation includes a comprehensive set of exhibits covering EEO compliance, non-collusion, ownership disclosure, and various certifications, including a W-9 and a Business Registration Certificate. Payment terms are generally thirty to sixty days following the submission of an invoice, which must be provided within thirty days of vehicle delivery. Price adjustments are permitted every six months, tied to the Consumer Price Index, with additional allowances for EPA greenhouse gas emissions standards for model year 2027.