Bid for Full-Size Commercial or Passenger Cargo Van

Texas A&M University, subsequently referred to as "Texas A&M," is seeking bids to establish a Master Order to provide __________________ for the campus located in College Station, TX.

Texas A&M University Fleet Maintenance Complex subsequently referred to as "Texas A&M", is seeking bids for the provision of a Full-Sized Commercial or Passenger Cargo Van, to be delivered to the Texas A&M campus in College Station, TX, as detailed in this Invitation to Bid (ITB).

Texas A&M University Fleet Maintenance Complex is seeking a model year 2027 full-size commercial or passenger cargo van with a maximum seating capacity of 15. The van shall be the company standard white and have an automatic transmission. It shall also include a tilt steering wheel, cruise control, power windows, power door locks, and a backup camera.

The vehicle shall include the following warranty and service coverage:

• Powertrain warranty: 5 years or 100,000 miles
• Bumper-to-bumper warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles
• Corrosion (rust-through) warranty: 6 years or 100,000 miles
• Roadside assistance and courtesy transportation
• First maintenance visit: a covered oil change, multi-point inspection, and tire rotation within the first year of vehicle delivery at a participating dealer

All deliveries must be F.O.B Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed to College Station, TX. The Vendor shall bear all costs and responsibility for delivering the goods to Texas A&M. No additional charges for shipping, handling, or fuel surcharges will be accepted.

Delivery must be completed Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST, excluding Texas A&M holidays, unless otherwise approved.

**Submission method:** Texas A&M prefers that all responses to posted solicitations are submitted electronically via the AggieBid system. Responses not submitted electronically via the AggieBid system will only be accepted via the following methods:

• Email tamuaggiebid@tamu.edu
• Express Mail (FedEx, UPS, etc.)
• US Postal Service
• Hand Delivered

All invitation for bid documents not submitted electronically via the AggieBid system must be returned on Texas A&M's form. If responding manually, please submit with your bid response a W9.

Any agreement resulting from this ITB will be awarded to one vendor, all or none. In accordance with Texas Education Code 51.9335, Texas A&M shall make the award based on, but not limited to, the following best value criteria: The purchase price; The reputation of the Vendor and of the Vendor's goods or services; The quality of the Vendor's goods or services; The extent to which the goods or services meet the institution's needs; The total long-term cost to the institution of acquiring the vendor's goods or services.

Payment terms shall be 100% Net 30 upon receipt and acceptance of the goods and/or services and an uncontested invoice. All prices shall remain firm for the duration of the agreement term.