SDDOT seeks vendors with the necessary experience, knowledge, and qualifications to manufacture and deliver vehicles per the terms and conditions outlined in the Request for Proposal RFP Number. This procurement may award multiple contracts with multiple vendors. If applicable, proposals are invited to bid on one, several, or all the vehicles and fuel types.
Specifically, the SDDOT is requesting the following types of Cutaway Vehicles.
• 12 + 2 Front lift- E450
• 12 + 2 Rear Lift- E450
• 14 + 2 Front Lift- E450
• 14 + 2 Rear Lift- E450
• 16 + 2 Rear Lift – E450
• 20 + 2 Front Lift- E450
• 20 + 2 Rear Lift- E450
• 24 + 2 Front Lift- F550
• 24 + 2 Rear Lift- F550
• 30 Passenger- F550
Rolling stock is being purchased to replace existing vehicles that have exceeded their useful life and need replacement and add vehicles to expand existing fleets. The end recipients of the vehicles will be primarily rural public transportation or specialized transportation providers throughout South Dakota, but they could also be in other approved states.
Vendors and their agents (including subcontractors, employees, consultants, or anyone acting on their behalf) may email inquiries concerning this RFP to obtain clarification of requirements. All inquiries will be accepted before the date and time indicated in the Procurement Schedule.
Questions must be sent to brenda.sharkey@state.sd.us by e-mail with the “RFP Number.” Vendors and their agents may not otherwise contact SDDOT regarding this RFP during the solicitation and evaluation process. Inappropriate contact is grounds for suspension or exclusion from this procurement.
The SDDOT will respond to Vendors’ inquiries (if required) by email. All inquiries and the State’s response will be posted on the state’s procurement system and SDDOT website.
Vendors will be notified on the state’s procurement system and SDDOT website regarding any modifications to this RFP. Vendors may not rely on any other written or verbal statements that alter any specification, term, or condition of this RFP.