Plug in Hybrid Passenger Van
| Location: | Maine |
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| Posted: | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Due: | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Agency: | City of Bangor |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | P27-02 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| Bid Number: |
P27-02
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| Bid Title: |
Plug in Hybrid Passenger Van
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| Category: | Vehicles |
| Status: | Open |
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Request for Proposals
Plug-In Hybrid Passenger Van
Bid No. P27-02
Issue Date: July 6, 2026
Purchasing Department
73 Harlow Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
207-992-4282
I. Introduction
The City of Bangor requests proposals to furnish and deliver a Plug-In Hybrid
Passenger Van FOB Destination to the City of Bangor Fleet Maintenance Division, 481
Maine Avenue. The vehicle shall be a new, current-year passenger van furnished and
delivered in accordance with the attached specifications. The City will consider alternate
bids for the purchase of unsold previous year’s models if it meets or exceeds the
requested specifications.
II. General Information
General information is available on the City’s website at the following web address:
www.bangormaine.gov/proposals. By submitting a response to this solicitation, the
bidder accepts the responsibility for downloading, reading and bidding by the terms and
conditions set forth in the City’s “General Information for Vendors”.
III. Submission
To be considered, return page four of this Request for Proposals and the Bid Form
(page 5) in an envelope clearly marked “Bid No. P: Plug-In Hybrid Passenger Van
Bid” by 2:00 PM, Wednesday, July 22, 2026 to the Purchasing department, City Hall,
73 Harlow Street, Bangor, Maine 04401.
Bids may also be submitted via email by sending to: bids@bangormaine.gov. If emailing
bid, please reference “Bid No. P27-02: Plug-In Hybrid Passenger Van” in the subject
line. Proposals will be publicly opened at the time stated above.
Proposals will be publicly opened at the time stated above in the Paul Bunyan Room (First floor
near the side entrance), in City Hall, 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME.
A tabulation of all bids received will be available as soon as possible after the opening.
Bid results may be viewed on the City’s website at www.bangormaine.gov/bidtabs.
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IV. Questions
Any questions must be directed in writing to bids@bangormaine.gov no later than 4:30
PM, Monday, July 13, 2026.
The City will issue a response before 4:30 PM, Friday, July 17, 2026, . The response
will be in the form of an addendum, which will be available on the City’s website. Visit
https://www.bangormaine.gov/Bids.aspx for results. The "Show
Closed/Awarded/Cancelled Bids" box must be checked to see the proposal information.
V. Late Bids
It is the responsibility of the Bidder(s) to see that their bids have sufficient time to be
received by the Purchasing Department before the submittal deadline.
Any bid, portion of a bid, or unrequested bid revision received at the City of Bangor
Purchasing Department after the time and date specified, will be returned to the Bidder
unopened.
VI. Withdrawal of Bids
No Bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of
opening. All bids shall be subject to acceptance by the City during this period.
To withdraw a bid prior to the opening, the bidder shall request the withdrawal in writing.
All costs associated with the withdrawal (i.e. mailing fees) will be borne by the Bidder.
VII. Award
The bid award will be based on the following:
1. Quality and performance of vehicles offered.
2. Availability of vehicles and equipment.
3. Prior history or experience with the Bidder and vehicles (if no history or
experience, references may be requested for the successful Bidder).
4. Cost.
VIII. Rejection
The City of Bangor reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any
informalities or defects in bids or to accept a higher cost bid if it is deemed to be in the
best interest of the City of Bangor. The City also reserves the right to negotiate with the
successful Bidder.
IX. Information for Bidders
Pages three (3) through five (5) of this request must be completed and returned with all
questions answered to be considered.
Any exception to the provisions in the specifications must be marked in the body of this
document and itemized on a separate page titled “Exceptions”, referenced by section
number and paragraph, along with a detailed explanation of the exception.
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The vehicles and all equipment must be thoroughly inspected, serviced and ready for
use upon delivery. All work performed must meet established industry standards of
quality to be acceptable. Any unacceptable work must be corrected before payment is
issued.
All Federal and State taxes must be excluded from the bid price. A tax exemption
certificate for the City of Bangor shall be furnished to the successful Bidder upon
request.
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X. Specifications
The specifications listed below represent the City’s basic requirement for the vehicle
requested. The specifications should be viewed as a guideline for the City’s needs and
not an absolute minimum or maximum requirement. Alternate specifications will be
considered.
Plug-In Hybrid Passenger Van:
A. General:
a. Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle – Electricity-Gasoline
b. 3.6L V6 EHybrid Engine or equivalent
c. EFlite Si-EVT Transmission or equivalent
d. 6.6kW onboard battery charger/110-v charging cord or equivalent
e. Four-wheel disc regenerative brakes
f. Minimum sixteen (16) Gallon Fuel Tank
g. Power liftgate
h. Power sliding doors
i. Power windows
j. AM/FM radio with Bluetooth capability
k. Rear backup camera
l. Blind-spot monitoring
m. Heater and air conditioner
n. Rear air conditioner
o. Spare tire
p. Heated mirrors
q. Rear window defrost
r. Minimum seven (7) passengers with the driver
s. Third-row fold-in-floor seats
t. Minimum seventeen-inch (17”) wheels and tires
u. LED tail lamps
v. LED daytime running headlamps
w. Automatic headlamps
x. Vinyl or leather seats (No Cloth)
B. Color:
a. Silver, gray, or white exterior
b. Dark colored interior
C. Warranty:
a. Full factory warranty as nationally advertised.
Does the Bidder comply with the Passenger Van? If not, please attach a complete list
of all exceptions including your proposed specifications, if applicable.
_____ Yes _____ No ________ Initial
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XI. Bid Form
Plug-In Hybrid Passenger Van Bid
Bid No. P27-02
Bid Deadline:
2:00 PM, Wednesday
July 22, 2026
Note: Bid submission must include page four (4) X. Specifications), excepting
partial bids, in which case all pages related to vehicles being bid on must be
included. This bid form must be submitted for bid proposal to be responsive.
Detailed explanation of ALL exceptions must be included. Failure to comply with
the above may result in disqualification.
Item
Description
Qty. Unit
Total Price
1
Year:
Make:
Model:
1
EA $
Total Bid:
$
Warranty in Months and Miles:
Address where vehicles will be serviced:
Delivery time after receipt of order:
Price must include all miscellaneous charges: fuel, transportation etc.
No other charges will be accepted.
Business Name:
Complete Address
Telephone Number
Contact Name
Fax Number
Title
Bid No.
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