Specifications include, but are not limited to: The vehicles must be able to operate daily on all urban, suburban, and rural primary and secondary roads within the state of South Dakota and bordering states. The vehicle is intended for the widest possible spectrum of passengers, including children, adults, the elderly. The vehicle’s bid must be the chassis manufacturer’s current production year, 2023 model year or newer. Detailed floor plans with dimensions will be provided with the bid showing the proposed seating arrangement and the interior layout of the van. These specifications reflect the buyer’s preference as to dimensions, materials, and major components. However, the bidder must not omit any part or detail that makes the vehicle complete and ready for service, even though these specifications are not mentioned. All units or parts used in the assembly of the final product must be of the manufacturer’s best quality. They must conform in material, design, or workmanship to the best practice known within the transit industry. All parts must be new and in no case will used, reconditioned, or obsolete parts be accepted.
