Description
The VA VISN 4 Whole Health program is seeking five (5) brand‑name or equivalent Van Raam VeloPlus wheelchair transport cycles for use in four VA Medical Center Community Living Centers. The cycles must be new, fully assembled, and include a front‑facing tilting platform, wheelchair‑locking system, passenger restraint, 10‑speed gearing, electric pedal‑assist, disc brakes, lights, bell, mirror, and a one‑year warranty. Delivery locations include Pennsylvania (Lebanon, Pittsburgh, Butler) and Delaware (Wilmington). The vendor must be an authorized Van Raam dealer, provide dealer‑authorization documentation, perform on‑site assembly/inspection if needed, and train staff on operation and maintenance. All deliveries are FOB destination and must be coordinated with the program manager.
• Quantity: 5 cycles (2 to Pittsburgh, 1 each to Butler, Lebanon, Wilmington)
• Required features: three‑wheel tadpole steel frame, tilting platform, 240 lb driver capacity, 440 lb total capacity, 29‑in wheelchair width compatibility, 120 V AC charger, US‑spec charger plug, Schrader valve, thumb‑throttle electric assist, disc brakes, safety lights, bell, mirror, integrated parking brake, ≥1‑year warranty
• Vendor must be an authorized Van Raam dealer and provide on‑site training
• Delivery by FOB destination, coordinated with VA program manager, normal business hours (M‑F 8:00‑16:30)
• Offer due 11 Sept 2026; contract will be firm‑fixed‑price.