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The State of California, Department of Cannabis Control, awarded a statewide contract to Downtown Ford Sales on May 1, 2022, for the procurement of fleet vehicles. The contract, identified as CA|1-22-23-20F|0000007513|0000002452, carries a total contract amount of $562,538.45 and extends through April 30, 2027. The primary deliverable consists of sixteen 2026 Ford Maverick Crew Cab 4x2 hybrid vehicles, distributed across multiple exterior colors including Oxford White, Shadow Black, Velocity Blue, Ruby Red Metallic, and Carbonized Grey, procured in accordance with the Department of Cannabis Control's approved Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Fleet Asset Plan.

The contract encompasses vehicle upgrades and associated fees to support the State's fleet requirements. Line items include the upgrade to XLT Rear-Wheel Drive Hybrid configuration, tonneau hard trifold bed covers for each vehicle, exterior color options, documentation fees, and California tire tax. The vehicles and accessories are being supplied under the terms of this statewide contract mechanism, which provides California state agencies with standardized procurement options for fleet vehicle acquisitions during the five-year contract period.