Wheelchair Lift Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for proposals. However, it mentions that SWIF will provide as much advance time for scheduling services as possible, but certain circumstances may require as little as twenty-four 24 hour notice, or less.

The bid notice states that hourly charges for transport services will be outlined in Attachment B, Cost Worksheet. Hourly charges begin at the pickup location, continue to the destination including time on location, and end when the passenger is returned to the point of origin. Onsite wait time reimbursement will be according to the governor's enhanced minimum rate. Meals and breaks are not paid. Awarded suppliers providing non-ambulatory transport services will be extended a load fee not to exceed **** USD. Awarded suppliers providing either ambulatory or non-ambulatory services may be extended a rush fee not to exceed **** USD.

The bid notice states that an award will be issued to all responsible and responsive bidders who comply with the eligibility requirements set forth in this IFB.

To be eligible for contract award, bidders must provide three years of driving history for all transport staff, two professional and one personal reference, complete resumes of all transport personnel, an organizational chart, and copies of all applicable licensing and documentation for personnel and vehicles, including valid driver's licenses, emergency roadside assistance coverage, current vehicle registration, cellular phone contact information, and automobile insurance certificates.

In the event the awarded supplier does not provide timely transport to the scheduled appointment and it results in cancellation of the appointment, the awarded supplier, at the Commonwealth's discretion, may be paid 50% of the hourly rate for that trip. In addition, the supplier is responsible for any fees assessed by the medical provider for the missed appointment. Failure to attain agreed performance metrics may be cause for cancellation of the contract.

The bid notice states that the delivery date for the vehicle must be by June 30, 2026.

The bid notice states that final payment to the vendor shall be due 30 days after completion of their contract work and acceptance by the owner or as indicated by the vendor on the accepted bid.

The bid notice states that all items shall be fully guaranteed free of all physical and material flaws and free of any engineering and/or construction defects for a minimum of one year from the date of acceptance by the Tuscola Intermediate School District. Any repairs, replacement or adjustment expense involved under this guarantee is assumed by the vendor.

The bid notice states that bids will be awarded or denied by the board of education on April 20, 2026.

The bid notice states that each bidder responding to a request for proposal must certify that it is not an Iran-linked business and disclose any familial relationship to the district as defined by MCL **** and MCL **** affidavit is required to be accompanied with all bids to be considered.

The bid notice states that bidders must schedule inspection, but it is not mandatory.

The bid notice states that the close date for submissions is April 30, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT.

The bid notice requires vendors to submit a company background response, which includes filling out a provided questionnaire template.