Angelo State University is seeking sealed proposals for the purchase of one 12-passenger van, model year 2026 or 2027, from Ford or Chevy makes. Specific standard options are required, and comfort/convenience packages will only be considered if competitively priced. The university will evaluate proposals based on pricing (50%), delivery date (10%), fuel mileage (20%), availability and ease of service/warranty work (10%), and features/options (10%). Preference will be given to in-stock units. Two trade-in vehicles are available, and their value will be deducted from the final price if used. Bidders are responsible for physically viewing and inspecting the trade-in vehicles. Proposals must be received by 2:00 PM on Monday, June 1, 2026. Questions can be directed to Dr. Cody Scott.
The bid notice states that the delivery date after purchase order issuance is a factor in evaluation, and Angelo State University reserves the right to cancel the order if the delivery date is not met. The deadline for submitting proposals is June 1, 2026.
The bid notice requires bidders to specify the bumper-to-bumper vehicle warranty, power train warranty, any other or special warranties, and warranty on batteries. Availability and ease of warranty work is also a criterion for evaluation.
The bid notice states that vehicles chosen will not be based on the lowest price, but rather the university will choose the vehicle that best serves the interest of the university. The following information will be used in evaluating and choosing a final candidate: pricing 50%, delivery date 10%, fuel mileage 20%, availability and ease of service and warranty work 10%, and features and options on vehicle 10%.
The bid notice requires bidders to submit a copy of the vehicle sales brochure with specifications, supply a list of standard options that will be on the vehicle submitted, and provide a copy of the manufacturer's window sticker with options and equipment on each vehicle bid. Bidders must also address in writing the year model, make and model, exterior color, interior color, bumper-to-bumper vehicle warranty, power train warranty, any other or special warranties, warranty on batteries, EPA miles per gallon, engine size, distance of dealership to ASU campus, whether the dealership provides full service maintenance, and whether the dealership provides free pickup and delivery for repairswarranty work.
Angelo State University reserves the right to cancel this order if delivery date is not met.
The bid notice states that it is the responsibility of the bidder to physically view and inspect the vehicles and verify details. These vehicles can be seen at the ASU MIR Center at **** Grape Creek Rd, San Angelo, TX **** call Jakob Sultemeier to make an appointment.