Two (2) Prisoner Transport Vans and One (1) ADA Prisoner Transport Van
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The County of Merced is seeking proposals through an Invitation For Bid for the procurement of three new, current production vehicles: two prisoner transport vans and one ADA prisoner transport van. All vehicles must be based on the Ford Transit Cargo Van platform, specifically 2025-2027 models with a medium roof, 148-inch wheelbase, 3.5L PFDV6 engine, and 10-speed automatic transmission. The prisoner transport vans must include Havis inserts and sound deadening, while the ADA van requires specific signage and priority seating decals. Bids must be submitted electronically via ProcureWare by November 24, 2026, and all pricing must be Free on Board (F.O.B.) Delivered. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder, with a 10% purchasing preference available for local businesses meeting specific residency and employment criteria in Merced County. Evaluation factors include competitive pricing, product quality, bidder reputation, and the capacity to provide future lifecycle support. The successful bidder must maintain a Merced County Business License and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence and Automobile Liability of $1 million per accident. Upon delivery, vehicles are subject to inspection and a potential fifteen-day on-site acceptance test to ensure they meet manufacturer specifications.
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NUMBER 7681 TITLE Two (2) Prisoner Transport Vans and One (1) ADA Prisoner Transport Van AVAILABLE DATE 10/29/2026 2:00 PM CLARIFICATION DEADLINE 11/12/2026 2:00 PM DUE DATE 11/24/2026 2:00 PM CONTACT INFORMATION
Nereyda Zaragoza, Staff Services Analyst II, contact@example.gov BID TYPE IFB BILL TO Merced County Sheriff, 700 W 22nd Street, Merced, CA 95340 US SHIP TO Merced County Sheriff - Castle Airport, 2710 Airflight Drive, Atwater, CA 95301 US DESCRIPTION
Merced County is accepting proposals for
Two (2) Prisoner Transport Vans and One (1) ADA Prisoner Transport Van.
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BID CATEGORIES (1 record) CODE TITLE FULL NAME 005 AUTOMOBILES, SUVS, TRUCKS, CHASSIS BODIES, VANS, BUSES (INCLUDING DIESEL, GASOLINE, ELECTRIC, HYBRID AND ALL OTHER FUEL TYPES) 000 ALL CATEGORIES > 005 AUTOMOBILES, SUVS, TRUCKS, CHASSIS BODIES, VANS, BUSES (INCLUDING DIESEL, GASOLINE, ELECTRIC, HYBRID AND ALL OTHER FUEL TYPES)
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