12 Passenger Plus 2 Wheelchair Bus

The State of Arkansas is seeking bids for a 12 passenger plus 2 wheelchair bus. The bus must meet certain specifications, including being a new, model year 2024 or newer, cutaway design, with air conditioning, air bags, and other standard features. The bus must also comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) specifications. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest bid that meets the requirements. • The bus must have a minimum 1,000 pound capacity wheelchair lift and two retractable wheelchair restraint systems. • The bus must have a factory comprehensive warranty for a minimum of thirty-six months or thirty-six thousand miles. • The bus must be delivered within thirty days of the Department's issuance of the relevant purchase order. • The Contractor shall pay all transportation and handling charges. • The State assumes no liability for commodities produced, processed, or shipped in excess of the amount specified on the Department's purchase order.