RFQ_5_25 (1) Three Quarter Ton Regular Cab Tr.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB #5-25) issued by the City of Valdosta, Georgia Purchasing Department for one (1) 3/4 Ton Regular Cab Truck with XL Package. The bid opening is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 10:45 AM EST. The specifications call for a 2024 or newer model with a 6.5-foot bed pick-up truck including the XL package or comparable vehicle. The truck must meet detailed specifications including a 6.8L minimum engine, heavy-duty six-speed automatic transmission, and various features such as AM/FM radio with Bluetooth, Weather Tech mats, factory-installed air conditioning, and a heavy-duty towing package with Class IV trailer hitch receiver rated for 5,000 lbs minimum.

The pricing proposal requires vendors to provide costs for the truck, drop ship charges, and complete unit delivery to Valdosta, with all shipping to be FOB Valdosta, GA 31601. The city is seeking to lock in pricing for potential additional units through March 31, 2026, with possible orders in the next fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, though additional purchases are not guaranteed. The vehicle comes with warranties of 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper and 5 years/60,000 miles for engine and transmission. Vendors must submit build sheets and literature for the proposed vehicle, verify their debarment status, and include E-Verify documentation. The final purchase decision will be made by the City of Valdosta Mayor and Council if the total exceeds $25,000.