Description
The West Virginia Office of Shared Administration (OSA) is issuing an invitation for bids to purchase a new, wheelchair‑accessible Ford Transit wagon (or equal) for the William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital. The vehicle must seat at least ten passengers, accommodate two wheelchairs with a Braun‑type lift system, and meet a long list of safety, comfort, and warranty requirements. Delivery is required within 90 calendar days to the hospital in Weston, WV, with the vendor responsible for all travel, installation, and warranty obligations. The contract will be awarded to the lowest‑priced compliant bidder.
• Required vehicle: 2025‑2027 Ford Transit Wagon (or equal) with AWD/FWD, 3.5 L V6 EcoBoost, automatic transmission
• Seating: minimum 10 passengers, 2 wheelchair spaces, wheelchair tie‑downs, seatbelts, lap restraints, vinyl seats, AV handles
• Wheelchair lift: Braun Commercial Series (or equal), 34″ × 51″ footprint, 700 lb capacity, rear‑mounted, 1‑year parts & labor warranty
• Warranty: ≥ 3 years/36,000 mi bumper‑to‑bumper, zero deductible; lift system ≥ 1 year parts & labor, zero deductible
• Delivery: within 90 days FOB destination, vendor covers travel, installation, and any return costs for non‑conforming items
• Evaluation: lowest total cost meeting all specifications wins