Carlsbad Unified School District - Fleet Vehicles - RFB 2627-10 (2026)
Carlsbad UnifiedSchool · Carlsbad, CA- Due
- Nov 19, 2026
- 12 days left
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Erick Kroenke
- (760) 331-6923
The 30-second brief
Carlsbad Unified School District requests bids for new fleet vehicles including electric pickup truck, insulated electric box truck, and electric cargo van, along with vehicle preparation, upfitting, accessories, delivery, and related services. Named assets and models include Ford F-150 Lightning Flash, Isuzu NRR EV 16-foot insulated box truck with Thermo King e300 All-Electric Tru Refrigeration unit, and Ford E-Transit Cargo Van T-350 or equivalent. Contract term is one year with up to two optional one-year renewal periods. Submission deadline is November 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM PST via PlanetBids. Questions are due by November 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for each line item.
Electric Pickup Truck (Ford F-150 Lightning Flash or equivalent); Insulated Electric Box Truck (Isuzu NRR EV 16-foot with Thermo King e300 All-Electric Tru Refrigeration unit or equivalent); Electric Cargo Van (Ford E-Transit Cargo Van T-350 or equivalent)
Lowest responsive and responsible bidder for each line item
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Summary
Carlsbad Unified School District requests bids for new fleet vehicles including electric pickup truck, insulated electric box truck, and electric cargo van, along with vehicle preparation, upfitting, accessories, delivery, and related services.
Named assets and models include Ford F-150 Lightning Flash, Isuzu NRR EV 16-foot insulated box truck with Thermo King e300 All-Electric Tru Refrigeration unit, and Ford E-Transit Cargo Van T-350 or equivalent. Contract term is one year with up to two optional one-year renewal periods. Submission deadline is November 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM PST via PlanetBids. Questions are due by November 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for each line item.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsive and responsible bidder for each line item
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Electric Pickup Truck (Ford F-150 Lightning Flash or equivalent)
- Insulated Electric Box Truck (Isuzu NRR EV 16-foot with Thermo King e300 All-Electric Tru Refrigeration unit or equivalent)
- Electric Cargo Van (Ford E-Transit Cargo Van T-350 or equivalent)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Addenda Acknowledgement(s)
- Bid Form
- Information Required of Bidder
- Exhibit B - Vehicle Information & Compliance Form
- Manufacturer specifications and technical literature
- Drug-Free Workplace Certification
- Iran Contracting Act Certification
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Suspension
- Other Responsibility Matters
- Submit to
- https://www.planetbids.com
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Carlsbad, CA
- Reported agency
- Carlsbad Unified School District
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Carlsbad Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 19, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.planetbids.com. For questions, contact Erick Kroenke.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Carlsbad Unified in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Erick Kroenke at (760) 331-6923. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Electric Pickup Truck (Ford F-150 Lightning Flash or equivalent); Insulated Electric Box Truck (Isuzu NRR EV 16-foot with Thermo King e300 All-Electric Tru Refrigeration unit or equivalent); Electric Cargo Van (Ford E-Transit Cargo Van T-350 or equivalent). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsive and responsible bidder for each line item" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Carlsbad Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Carlsbad Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Carlsbad Unified regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 19, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Addenda Acknowledgement(s), Bid Form, Information Required of Bidder, Exhibit B - Vehicle Information & Compliance Form, Manufacturer specifications and technical literature, Drug-Free Workplace Certi. Review the full document from Carlsbad Unified for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Carlsbad, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.