Clemson University seeks an experienced provider to a used 2018 or a new or used 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, as outlined in the attached Specifications or Scope of Work below. Quotes submitted prior to this solicitation are not a substitution for submitting your online bid. All submissions must be made online. No red lines to the contract will be accepted during the submission process. If there are terms you cannot agree to or wish to have changed you must request that by submitting a question or request for modification to the scope to the Procurement Officer during the Deadlines for Question process and Clemson will consider changes. However, to ensure all offerors offer the same scope, redlines or caveats put on any proposal may make your proposal non-responsive and not able to be considered. In order to submit an offer, you must first register/login to Clemson Bidding at https://clemson.ionwave.net/VendorRegistration.aspx Registration should be submitted no less than 48 hours after bid publication. It is highly encouraged that you submit your bid prior to the closing date. The successful offeror is required to delivery the vehicle to South Carolina State Fleet Management, The South Carolina Department of Administration 1447 Boston Avenue West Columbia, SC 29170 (803) 896-3849 office | (803) 223-4239 cell Columbia South Carolina. Clemson University or their designee reserves the option to inspect the vehicle prior to award. Overview Clemson University researchers are creating an open connected and automated vehicle (OpenCAV) to be used as a research instrument by multiple faculty who work in the connected and automated vehicle research area. This vehicle will be used for research and development purposes. This OpenCAV requires two major items to be purchased: (i) a vehicle that can be converted into an autonomous vehicle; and (ii) an autonomous vehicle upfit provided by a system integrator. The latter has been procured in RFP #121411691 with award given to AutonomouStuff. The awarded integrator, AutonomouStuff, requires that the vehicle have a specific year, make, model, trim level, and option package. The vehicle upfit includes: (a) a drive-by-wire vehicle control kit; (b) a suite of sensors; (c) autonomy computers and software; and (d) in-vehicle data storage system. The first item, (a) drive-by-wire vehicle control kit, of the upfit requires a vehicle with specific year, make, model, trim level, and option package in order to function. These functional requirements are highlighted in this document to indicate criticality. A vehicle that doesn’t satisfy the functional requirements will not be accepted for this project. Functional requirements The functional requirements must be met in order for the vehicle to be converted into an autonomous vehicle. The table below lists the requirements and provides brief reason for completeness. Item Requirement Reason Year 2018-2019 Software compatibility, Latest tested model years Make and Model Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Software compatibility, Hybrid powertrain used for autonomy functions Trim Level Limited Limited trim level required for availability of Advanced Safety Tec package Option Package Advanced Safety Tec Included features used for autonomy functions Condition New Certified, Pre-Owned At most 12k miles No recorded accidents New or lightly used vehicle should be provided for autonomous vehicle build Lead Time At most 30 days Project timeline in current FY Preferential requirements These requirements are desired, but not strictly required. Item Requirement Reason Exterior Color White (preferred)OR Silver Visual display with optional graphics Interior Color Alloy Light color for comfortable working conditions while testing with the vehicle turned off in summer heat/humidity Vehicle Usage The primary use of this vehicle is for research and development to support ongoing and future research projects in connected and automated vehicles. The vehicle will also be driven on public roadways with a driver present. Typical registration and insurance are desired.

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