RFQ_8_25 (5) Half Ton Crew Cab Trucks ENG1 PW.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB #8-25) issued by the City of Valdosta, Georgia Purchasing Department for five (5) brand new 2024 or newer 1/2 Ton Crew Cab Pick-Up Trucks with XL package or comparable vehicles. Bids are due on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST. The specifications require 4 full-size doors, 8-cylinder gasoline engine (5.0L minimum to 5.7L maximum), and numerous standard features including air conditioning, AM/FM radio with Bluetooth, heavy-duty towing package capable of 5,000 lbs, and Weather Tech floor mats. The vehicles must be bright white to match the existing fleet and come with standard warranties of 3 year/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper and 5 year/60,000 miles on engine and transmission.

Pricing must include FOB delivery to Valdosta, GA and all shipping costs must be included in the total price. The City is requesting vendors to lock in pricing for potential additional units ordered before March 31, 2026, with possible plans to fund additional units in fiscal year 2025-26 (beginning July 1, 2025), though this is not guaranteed pending budget approval. Bidders must submit build sheets and literature for the proposed vehicles, and the final purchase decision will be made by the City of Valdosta Mayor and Council for items totaling over $25,000. The City is tax-exempt under Georgia Certificate Number 3-465-686-300-1.