ITB 8-1124 VEHICLES SUV PPV.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB No. 8-1124) issued by the City of Montgomery's Office of City Procurement for three (3) 2023 Black Dodge Durango AWD Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV). The bid is for Sport Utility Vehicles with specific package and option requirements, to be received until 2:00 P.M. on December 14, 2023, in the Conference Room at 934 North Ripley Street, Montgomery, Alabama. Bidders are required to submit F.O.B. pricing, with specifications detailing a 2023 Durango Pursuit Vehicle AWD that includes a 2BZ Customer Preferred Package, 3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine, 8-Speed Automatic Transmission, and specific paint, seat, and additional fleet options. The City reserves the right to award, reject, or modify the bid in the best interest of Montgomery.

The bid emphasizes several key administrative requirements, including a Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) Initiative Program with a 30 percent participation goal. Bidders must complete multiple forms demonstrating good faith efforts to include MBE/WBE subcontractors, including a Covenant of Non-Discrimination, Sub-Contractor Contact Form, and a Statement of Good Faith Efforts. Additional requirements include providing a bond or cashier's check for 5% of the total bid, obtaining a City of Montgomery Business License, and verifying E-Verify enrollment. The specifications indicate a preference for early delivery dates, and bidders must submit one original hardcopy and one copy of their bid, with comprehensive documentation about their proposed vehicle and subcontracting approach.