RFQ_7_25 (2) Half Ton Regul_ar Cab Trucks wit.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB #7-25) issued by the City of Valdosta, Georgia Purchasing Department for two (2) 1/2 Ton Regular Cab Trucks with XL Package. The bid opening is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM EST. The specifications call for 2024 or newer model year trucks with regular cab, 6.5-foot bed, 8-cylinder gasoline engine (5.0L minimum to 5.7L maximum), and various required features including heavy-duty six-speed automatic transmission, factory-installed air conditioning, AM/FM radio with Bluetooth, and a heavy-duty towing package rated for 5,000 lbs minimum.

Pricing must include FOB delivery to Valdosta, GA 31601. The successful vendor must agree to lock pricing for potential additional units ordered before March 31, 2026, with possible additional units planned for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 (subject to budget approval). The vehicles come with standard warranties of 3 year/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper and 5 year/60,000 miles on engine and transmission. Vendors must submit build sheets and literature for the proposed vehicles, and indicate if they will accept credit card payment. The final purchase decision requires City of Valdosta Mayor and Council approval for items totaling over $25,000.