Question 1

How do I purchase a vehicle off the Virginia state contracts?

Accepted Answer

You must use Virginia’s procurement marketplace, eVA, to purchase off of the state contract.

Question 2

How do I find what vehicles are available on the Virginia state contracts and vehicle specs?

Accepted Answer

Please refer to DRPT’s Rolling Stock Contracts Guidance: Rolling Stock Vehicle Contracts &#8211; DRPT. On the page, under “Vehicles currently on contract”, you will find each type of vehicle offered. Click on “Contract” to access the contract in eVA.Under the “Documents” section of the contract, you can find the specs for the vehicle.If you have any issues accessing the contract, please contact your DRPT Program Manager.

Question 3

Who manages the Virginia state vehicle contracts and eVA?

Accepted Answer

The Virginia Department of General Services (DGS) manages the state vehicle contract as well as eVA.

Question 4

How long are the Virginia state vehicle contracts good for?

Accepted Answer

They are required for two years, with three optional one-year renewals.

Question 5

When will there be a price increase on vehicles?

Accepted Answer

At the time of a contract renewal, new contract award, or occasionally due to market conditions, you can expect a price increase. Typically, there will be a price increase at least once a year.

Question 6

I am having issues ordering off eVA – who should I contact?

Accepted Answer

Notify your DRPT Program Manager first. If DRPT cannot assist, we will direct you to DGS.

Question 7

Do I need to do anything prior to purchasing a vehicle off the contract to be in compliance with federal purchasing requirements?

Accepted Answer

No. The state is responsible as the contracting entity to conduct the pre-award Buy America audit, the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Certification, and the Purchaser’s Requirements Certification.

Question 8

What do I do when my vehicle is delivered?

Accepted Answer

After delivery, the grantee is responsible for:Post-Delivery Buy America CertificationIncludes Domestic Content % breakdownPost-Delivery Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) CertificationPost-Delivery Purchaser&#8217;s Requirements CertificationIncludes Road & Visual Inspection ReportThe documents must be uploaded to the agency’s Organizational Profile in WebGrants.   Until all documents are uploaded, you will not be able to submit a claim for repayment on        your vehicle grant.Template documentation is available on DRPT’s website. Simply select the contract the vehicle was purchased with and download the relevant pdf. See slides 30-41 of the Subrecipient Workshop presentation for detailed instructions on document submission.  If an agency has conducted their own procurement, they should be able to produce the same documentation, along with the required pre-award certifications and documents.

Question 9

How do I find other states’ vehicle contracts?

Accepted Answer

There is no central place to find other state’s vehicle contracts. You will have to conduct your own research to locate other state contracts.

Question 10

If I choose to purchase off of another state’s contract, what do I need to do?[

Accepted Answer

If you are a 5311 – you must seek DRPT’s approval to purchase off another state’s contract. DRPT will review the contract to ensure it meets all requirements for purchasing. If you do not receive DRPT’s approval, your reimbursement for the vehicle cost may be denied.The post-award delivery certification requirements remain the same, even if purchasing off of a different state contract.If you are a 5307/direct recipient – the agency must review the contract and ensure it meets all FTA requirements. If the contract does not meet the FTA requirements, DRPT reserves the right to deny any state funds associated with purchase. DRPT can assist with the review of other state contracts, if needed.

Question 11

How can agencies provide feedback to DRPT about the types of vehicles they are interested in buying, if the vehicle is not currently on the state contract?

Accepted Answer

Please share with DRPT your interest in other vehicles. DRPT will take into consideration other types of vehicles, in particular if there is a large demand for the vehicle type.

Question 12

Are there charging infrastructure options available when purchasing electric vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Many of our electric vehicle contracts offer charging appliances. However, depending on your need, a separate procurement may needed.

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자주 묻는 질문(FAQ)

How do I purchase a vehicle off the Virginia state contracts?

Virginia 계약 대상 차량 목록과 차량 사양은 어떻게 확인할 수 있나요?

Who manages the Virginia state vehicle contracts and eVA?

How long are the Virginia state vehicle contracts good for?

자동차 가격은 언제 인상되나요?

eVA에서 주문하는 데 문제가 있는데, 어디로 문의해야 하나요?

계약에 따라 차량을 구매하기 전에 연방 조달 요건을 준수하기 위해 별도로 준비해야 할 사항이 있습니까?

차량이 인도되면 어떻게 해야 하나요?

다른 주의 차량 계약서는 어떻게 찾을 수 있나요?

다른 주의 계약에 따라 구매하기로 결정했다면, 어떻게 해야 하나요?[

해당 차량이 현재 주 정부 계약 대상에 포함되어 있지 않은 경우, 각 기관은 구매를 희망하는 차량 유형에 대해 DRPT에 어떻게 의견을 전달할 수 있습니까?

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