Bid_16_26 (8) Eight AWD Pursuit SUV Vehicles .pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB #16-26) issued by the City of Valdosta, Georgia Purchasing Department for the procurement of eight (8) All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Pursuit Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs), model year 2026 or newer. The bid opening is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 9:50 a.m. EST. Bids must be submitted in sealed plain envelopes with the bid number written on the outside and endorsed with the title of the proposal to the Purchasing Agent at 216 E. Central Avenue, Third Floor, Valdosta, Georgia 31601. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept alternate bids if maximum delivery dates specified in the specifications are not met. Final award decisions on purchases totaling greater than $25,000 require approval by the City of Valdosta Mayor and Council. No bids will be considered if received after the specified date and time.

The specifications detail extensive requirements for the vehicles, including a gasoline 5.7L V8 engine with AWD drive, six-speed electronic automatic transmission with overdrive, 12-volt electrical system with 160-amp alternator, full power steering with column-mounted gear shifter, power brakes with four-wheel anti-lock, 116-inch wheelbase, five 17-inch steel wheels with P265/60R17 Goodyear tires, skid plate package with tow hooks, dual powered heated exterior mirrors, one-piece top-hinged lift gate with flip-open rear window, heavy-duty police suspension and exhaust, factory-installed air conditioning, fresh air heater/defroster, interior features including front bucket seats with six-way power, vinyl flooring, three 12-volt power points, driver and passenger side air bags, and specific dimensions including 8.1-inch ground clearance, 200.8-inch overall length, 72.9-inch overall height, 119.8-inch wheelbase, 85.5-inch width, and 41-foot turning distance. All shipping is FOB Valdosta, Georgia 31601, with prices effective at date of delivery. Bidders must provide the vehicle make, model, warranty terms, color charts for exterior and interior selections, and delivery timeline. The City requests an option to purchase additional units if funds allow until July 31, 2026, and reserves the right to purchase additional units with different colors within 120 days of bid opening.