Lenawee Intermediate School District New Passenger Van Request for Bids 2026
Lenawee IsdSchool · Adrian, MI- Due
- Nov 19, 2026
- 16 days left
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
- Primary contact
- Courtney Williams
The 30-second brief
The Lenawee Intermediate School District (LISD) in Adrian, Michigan is seeking bids for one new, unused full-size passenger van (model year 2026 or newer) meeting a minimum GVWR of 8,600 pounds, accommodating at least 10 seating positions with a gasoline V-6 engine and automatic transmission, similar to Ford Transit and Chevrolet Express configurations. The vehicle requires solid white exterior paint, front/rear air conditioning, rearview camera, and manufacturer-standard safety equipment. Bidders must provide a complete base price, itemized dealer preparation and delivery charges, manufacturer build sheet, seating floor plan, product specifications, proposed delivery timing, and warranty documentation. Bids are due by November 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with questions due by November 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Evaluation criteria include specification compliance, total evaluated price, delivery availability, warranty, and overall district best interest.
One new full-size passenger van, Model year 2026 or newer; base bid vehicle and required equipment; itemized dealer preparation, Freight, Delivery, Documentation, And other charges; government title and registration fees; optional medium/midrise-roof alternate; optional AWD alternate; optional vinyl seating or rubber/vinyl floor upgrade
Specification compliance, total evaluated price, delivery availability, warranty, District's overall interests
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Summary
The Lenawee Intermediate School District (LISD) in Adrian, Michigan is seeking bids for one new, unused full-size passenger van (model year 2026 or newer) meeting a minimum GVWR of 8,600 pounds, accommodating at least 10 seating positions with a gasoline V-6 engine and automatic transmission, similar to Ford Transit and Chevrolet Express configurations.
The vehicle requires solid white exterior paint, front/rear air conditioning, rearview camera, and manufacturer-standard safety equipment. Bidders must provide a complete base price, itemized dealer preparation and delivery charges, manufacturer build sheet, seating floor plan, product specifications, proposed delivery timing, and warranty documentation. Bids are due by November 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with questions due by November 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Evaluation criteria include specification compliance, total evaluated price, delivery availability, warranty, and overall district best interest.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Specification compliance
- Total evaluated price
- Delivery availability
- Warranty
- District's overall interests
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- One new full-size passenger van, Model year 2026 or newer
- Base bid vehicle and required equipment
- Itemized dealer preparation, Freight, Delivery, Documentation, And other charges
- Government title and registration fees
- Optional medium/midrise-roof alternate
- Optional AWD alternate
- Optional vinyl seating or rubber/vinyl floor upgrade
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Signed transmittal letter
- Completed and signed bid form
- Manufacturer build sheet and seating floor plan
- Product specifications and literature
- Written warranty information
- List of deviations or exceptions
- Suspended/debarred vendor form
- Iran Economic Sanctions Act form
- Conflict-of-interest form
- Notarized familial disclosure form
- Michigan-based business preference certification
- Submit to
- [email protected] and [email protected]
- Scope location
- Adrian, Michigan
- Reported agency
- Lenawee Intermediate School District
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Lenawee Isd?
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: [email protected] and [email protected]. For questions, contact Courtney Williams.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Lenawee Isd in MI, 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 Courtney Williams. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: One new full-size passenger van, Model year 2026 or newer; base bid vehicle and required equipment; itemized dealer preparation, Freight, Delivery, Documentation, And other charges; government title and registration fees; optional medium/midrise-roof alternate; optional AWD alternate; optional vinyl. 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: "Specification compliance, total evaluated price, delivery availability, warranty, District's overall interests" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Lenawee Isd?
All active and historical solicitations from Lenawee Isd are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Lenawee Isd regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: Signed transmittal letter, completed and signed bid form, manufacturer build sheet and seating floor plan, product specifications and literature, written warranty information, list of deviations or ex. Review the full document from Lenawee Isd for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Adrian, Michigan. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.