1. Strategic Intent- Our strategic intent through this RFP is to meet the overall requirements of the State, the mission, and goals of MDOT MTA, and those of all Maryland public bodies that acquire these categories of products. Based on this intent, MDOT MTA seeks to establish an enterprise-wide master ordering agreement through which all authorized users may acquire these products, and ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness, transparency in public procurement, as well as optimized costs, delivery, quality, safety, and all other factors, by combining all statewide demand and volume for these products in the acquisition process. 2. Geographic Scope- Awarded Offerors may provide products under this Contract to any public entity in the State or Authorized User as described herein. Offerors with any geographic restrictions should specify the geographic areas that they are not able to provide products and/or services to. Regardless of any contracted service areas, and to any extent that they may overlap, Authorized Users will have the opportunity to use any Contract, based on their own business discretion and/or operational needs. 3. Objectives- Products and/or services shall minimally meet specific objectives and requirements delineated herein under Statement of Needs, and all stipulated or referenced Contract requirements, provisions, and attachments. 4. Products and/or Services- Any Contractor shall be able to offer the broadest possible spectrum of all Vehicle categories sought. The State recognizes that potential suppliers may not carry all or exactly the same range of products or lines. However, all products and product lines either carried in the Contractor’s available inventory, catalog(s), or price list(s), or special order(s) shall be covered by their proposal. 5. Specifications- The Contractor shall furnish and deliver vehicle(s) and additional options in accordance with the U.S. FTA and American Public Transportation Association (APTA) specifications, floor plans, etc. submitted with their proposals which are intended to define the minimum level of quality and performance. To be considered for an award under this RFP, Offerors’ proposed vehicle(s) shall be: 1. For a standard base model Minivan plus 2. Any additional options