Description
The State of Alabama is issuing an Invitation‑to‑Bid for Ram cab‑chassis vehicles to be used by state agencies, universities, cities, counties and school systems. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price vehicle purchase with a 12‑month base term and up to four optional 12‑month extensions, priced line‑by‑line (base vehicle, options, delivery). Suppliers must have an Alabama‑based dealership, provide E‑Verify documentation, attend a mandatory pre‑bid conference, and price options at or below dealer invoice cost. An administrative fee of 1 % of the base vehicle sales applies, and delivery is charged at $2.00 per mile beyond the first 20 mi. Payments are net‑30 for state agencies/universities or upon delivery for local governments.
• Supply Ram cab‑chassis base vehicles, optional equipment (priced at dealer invoice cost), and delivery services (charged per mile).
• Eligibility requires an Alabama dealership, E‑Verify compliance, and attendance at the Oct 6, 2026 mandatory pre‑bid conference.
• Contract term: 12 months with up to four additional 12‑month extensions, 1 % administrative fee, $2/mi delivery charge, net‑30 payment terms for state entities.
• Key dates: Bid posting 9/25/2026, pre‑bid conference 10/6/2026, questions due 10/14/2026, bid deadline 10/19/2026.
• Suppliers must submit quarterly administrative‑fee reports and accept electronic funds transfer for payment.