Bid_13_26 (2) Two 2026 Or Newer Half Ton Regu.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the City of Valdosta, Georgia Purchasing Department for the procurement of two 2026 or newer 1/2 ton regular cab pick-up trucks. The bid number is 13-26, and the bid opening date is Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 9:20 A.M. EST. The specifications detail a comprehensive list of vehicle requirements including a regular cab with two full-size doors, front 40/20/40 vinyl seating, factory-installed air conditioning and heater/defroster, AM/FM radio with Bluetooth capability, 8-cylinder gasoline engine with 5.0L minimum and 5.7L maximum displacement, heavy-duty six-speed automatic transmission with electronic differential lock, 12-volt electrical system with heavy-duty alternator, 17-inch minimum wheels with chrome or silver painted finish, five all-season radial tires, power brakes with four-wheel anti-lock, bright white color, fleet-side bed of approximately 6.5 feet, heavy-duty shock absorbers, chrome bumpers, towing package with Class IV trailer hitch receiver rated for 5,000 lbs, diamond-plated tool box with one-piece lockable lid, and Line X spray-in bed liner with UV protectant. The City reserves the right to purchase additional units at the same price until July 31, 2026. Bidders must submit product build sheets and manufacturer literature with their proposals, and any bids submitted without this documentation will be deemed non-compliant.

Pricing must be effective at the date of delivery, and all shipping is to be FOB Valdosta, Georgia 31601 and included in the total price unless otherwise stated in the bid document. No delivery date of "ASAP" is acceptable for items with specified maximum delivery dates. The City reserves the right to accept alternate bids on any or all items where the maximum delivery date is not met. Bids must be enclosed in a sealed plain envelope with the bid number written on the outside and submitted to the Purchasing Agent at 216 E. Central Avenue, 2nd Floor, Valdosta, Georgia 31601, or mailed to Teresa Davis, P.A., P.O. Box 1125, Valdosta, Georgia 31603. No bid will be considered if received after the specified date and time. The City of Valdosta reserves the right to accept any or all bids or to choose the bid considered to be in their best interest. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder considering quality, performance, and time specified in the proposals. If the total purchase exceeds $25,000, the final decision will be made upon award by the City of Valdosta Mayor and Council. Additionally, by signing the bid package, vendors agree to permit piggyback purchases to this contract for other government entities where governmental discounts apply, such as cities, counties, local authorities, agencies, nonprofits, boards of education, or other governmental agencies offering the same prices, terms, and conditions, for a period of 12 months following the award date or during renewal or extension periods, limited to the items specified in the original bid with only very minor changes permitted. Bidders must provide a non-collusion affidavit, a Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act affidavit, an E-Verify number, and a W-9 form with their proposals.