IFB 04182023ANW Express Cargo Van

Shelby County Board of Education (SCBE) is seeking bids for up to ten new express cargo vans to support food‑service deliveries from its Central Nutrition Center. The solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) requiring a hard‑copy submission (plus a USB flash drive with an Excel pricing sheet) by the deadline. The vans must meet detailed specifications (white exterior, 6.6 L V8 engine, 276 hp, 8 600 lb GVWR, swing‑out side door, etc.) and be delivered FOB to Memphis, TN. The contract is a fixed‑price, 90‑day award with an optional one‑year renewal, and SCBE will pay net‑30 days after invoicing. Vendors must provide extensive insurance, de‑barment, lobbying, and non‑discrimination certifications, and all personnel who will set foot on school property must pass fingerprint and criminal‑background checks. No total budget is disclosed; pricing is per‑van and must be tax‑exempt. • Deliver up to ten white express cargo vans meeting exact mechanical and body specs. • Submit hard‑copy bid package + USB‑drive Excel sheet by 11:00 a.m. CST, April 18 2023 (mail to CNC). • Provide required insurance (CGL $1 M/$2 M, Auto $1 M, Workers’ Comp, Employers Liability $1 M), background‑check badges, de‑barment & lobbying certifications, and a signed non‑discrimination statement.