REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
NAVAJO DIVISION OF AGING AND LONG TERM CARE SUPPORT
TWENTY-FIVE CHEVROLET SUBURBANS LT 4x4 (AWD)
BID NUMBER: 24-08-3454GC
I. PURPOSE OF REQUEST.
The Navajo Division of Aging and Long-Term Care Support (DALTCS) is
requesting proposals for (25) New 4x4 (AWD) Chevrolet Suburbans with the
specifications outlined under the Scope of Goods and Services (Exhibit A).
Proposals must be all inclusive for an out the door price with the up-fit included in
the single price of the Sport Utility Vehicle. The selection will be based on overall
price, services, performance and reliability of the proposers. The DALTCS
needs are outlined in the following Request for Proposal ("RFP").
II. TIME SCHEDULE.
It is the DALTCS’ intent to follow the following process and timetable, resulting in
the selection of a vendor. At the DALTCS’ discretion, it may change the estimated
dates and the process set forth below as it deems necessary including but not
limited to interviews.
DALTCS issues RFP.
Deadline for Submittal of Proposals by 5:00 PM (DST)
Evaluation of submitted proposals
Notice of conditional selection and initiate award process (tentative)
Award by the Navajo Nation (tentative)
August 26, 2024
September 13, 2024
September 16-20, 2024
September 16-20, 2024
September 16-20, 2024
III. INSTRUCTION FOR PROPOSERS.
A. All proposals* must be addressed to:
Delivery:
Grace Coan, Buyer
Purchasing Service Department
Admin Building One
2559 Window Rock Boulevard / 1ST FLOOR
Window Rock, Arizona 86515
Mailing:
Grace Coan, Buyer
Purchasing Service Department
Post Office Box 3150
Window Rock, Arizona 86515
*Note this delivery and address surname is limited only to the proposal
delivery and mailing.
B. All proposals must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked
“DALTCS TWENTY-FIVE CHEVROLET SUBURBANS VEHICLES
RFP#24-08-3454GC”. The name and address of the proposing vendor
must be shown on the face of the envelope.
C. Instruction to offerors is to visibly mark on the outside of the proposal
package, if applicable, the offeror’s priority status under the Navajo
Nation Business Opportunity Act. It is the responsibility of the offeror to
identify themselves as certified under the Navajo Nation Business
Opportunity Act. Selection will be made in accordance with the NBOA.
D. Any questions or inquiries regarding the scope of work should be brought
to the attention of
Anslem Lewis, Program & Project Specialist
Division of Aging and Long Term Care Support
Navajo Department of Health
928-871-6869/6536
anslemlewisjr@navajo-nsn.gov
E. All proposals must be received by 5:00PM Mountain Daylight Saving
Time (DST) on Friday, September 13, 2024. Proposals will not be
accepted after this deadline. Two (2) copies of the proposal must be
enclosed in the sealed envelope. No facsimile, electronic or telephone
proposals will be accepted.
F. Proposals should be prepared simply and economically, providing a
straight forward, concise description of provider capabilities to satisfy
the requirements of the request. Special bindings, colored displays,
promotional materials, etc. are not desired. Emphasis should be on
completeness and clarity of content.
G. The DALTCS will notify proposers of the outcome of their proposals on
or near the date indicated in the above time schedule.
H. Proposal Submittal must include:
1. Description of the proposers’ experience and capabilities in
delivering the requested goods and services to government
agencies or entities.
2. Proposer must include in their RFP a list of three (3) commercial fleet
client references that can be used as references. Selected
organizations may be contacted to determine the quality of work and
services provided.
3. Provide insight describing the certification and work experience for
the key staff who would be assigned to provide the requested goods
and services to the DALTCS. Please include specialization of the
key staff.
4. Identify from what location the proposer will provide the goods and
service to the DALTCS.
5. Describe systems and mechanisms that would be established to
ensure timeliness of response to the DALTCS staff and good
communication during and following the project. Specifically, identify
how long will it take for the vehicle to be delivered upon receipt of a
purchase order.
6. Describe systems and mechanisms that would be established for
status reporting during the project.
7. Describe your preference for method of payment and your procedure
for billing and other account requirements.
8. COSTS: Provide a proposed fee for the project based on the scope
of work as outlined in the proposal. The fee should include the
following:
a. Base fee for the goods and services outlined.
b. Define any additional or variable charges proposed that would be
in addition to the base fee.
9. License requirement. Please refer to Section VIII.
10. A completed W-9 Form (Exhibit B)
11. A Navajo Nation Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension
(Exhibit C)
IV. SELECTION CRITERIA.
The DALTCS will use the following criteria in its evaluation and comparison of
proposals submitted. The order in which they appear is not intended to indicate
their relative importance. SELECTION CRITERIA.
CRITERIA
1. Responsiveness of the written proposal to the purpose
and scope of service, completeness and clarity of all
required information and any supplemental information
provided by the Proposer that will demonstrate the quality
of services.
WEIGHT
GIVEN
40 POINTS
2. Price.
50 POINTS
3. Ability, experience, financial resources and history of
successfully completing contracts of this type, meeting
projected deadlines and experience in similar work,
location, the character, integrity, reputation, judgment and
efficiency of the Proposer.
10 POINTS
TOTAL CRITERIA WEIGHT 100 POINTS
V. SCOPE OF WORK.
The scope of work to be covered are attached herein as Exhibit A.
VI. TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
A. The DALTCS reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to
waive minor irregularities in any proposal.
B. The DALTCS reserves the right to request clarification of information
submitted, and to request additional information from any proposer.
C. The information submitted will be analyzed and may be shared internally,
appear in reports, as appropriate and at the DALTCS' discretion.
Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be
clearly marked in your response. The DALTCS reserves the right to use
any non-proprietary information. No basis for claims against the DALTCS
shall arise as a result of a response to this RFP or from the DALTCS’ use
of such information.
D. The DALTCS reserves the right to award all or a portion of the required
goods and services to more than one qualified proposer at the DALTCS’
sole discretion.
E. The contract resulting from acceptance of a proposal by the DALTCS shall
be in a form supplied or approved by the DALTCS and shall reflect the
specifications in this RFP. The Purchase Order Terms and Conditions is
attached.
F. After preliminary selection and prior to contract award, the DALTCS will
meet with the Proposer to review procedures for invoicing, payment,
reporting, if any, and monitoring contract performance.
G. The DALTCS shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by the Proposer
in preparing, submitting or presenting its response to this RFP.
H. The DALTCS reserves the right to perform unannounced site visits
and interview staff and management prior to selection to determine,
among other things if needed:
a. Customer service responsiveness;
b. Shop organization and operation efficiency; and
c. Response time.
I. The vehicle must be delivered in a timely manner. The bid price shall be
F.O.B. to the Window Rock Fleet Management Office, Arizona. The vehicle
shall be free from any purchase money or other lien or security interest.
J. The Navajo Nation shall receive, at the time of delivery, all pertinent
documents necessary for titling and licensing vehicles, documents include
the Manufacture’s statement of Origin, Odometer statement. The Navajo
Nation will be responsible for registering the vehicle.
K. Nothing in the RFP is intended to or shall have the effect of waiving any
privileges or immunities afforded the Navajo Nation including, but not
limited to, sovereign immunity or official immunity and it is expressly agreed
that the Navajo Nation retains such privileges.
L. The Navajo Nation is a sovereign government and all contracts entered into
as a result of the RFP shall comply with the Navajo Nation law, rules and
regulations, including the Navajo Preference in Employment Act, and
applicable federal law, rules and regulations.
VII. COMPENSATION
A. Present detailed information for the identified goods and services,
inclusive of Navajo Nation sales tax (6%) [24 NNC § 201 et seg.]. The
Navajo Nation will not pay any other tax associated to this service purchase.
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.