SHR127-ADMSR-6543 Answers to Qs Amend. No1~1.pdf

This document is an answer to proposers' questions for a formal invitation to bid issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator for 2027 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend 4X4 vehicles under ITB No. SHR127-ADMSR-6543. The procurement requests twenty-five vehicles specified with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine, 8-speed automatic transmission, LED lighting, SYNC 4 infotainment system with 13.2" display, Ford Co-Pilot 360 Assist+, and five-mode terrain management system. Questions from proposers were due September 30, 2026, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PDT. The tentative award date is November 2026, and delivery is FOB to the County facility at 655 East Third Street, San Bernardino, California 92415, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with immediate delivery based on vehicle availability after purchase order issuance.

Purchase orders will be issued in quantities specified at the time vehicles are needed, with an approximated annual usage of 25 vehicles based on historical data that may fluctuate and is not guaranteed for future usage. Pricing must be quoted per vehicle on the County's authorized form with a 270-day acceptance period. Payment terms are Net 60 days after invoice and acceptance via electronic funds transfer, with sales tax at 8.75% included in pricing. Warranty coverage includes 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper and 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain coverage. A 5% local-vendor preference applies to vendors with a principal place of business within San Bernardino County, allowing local vendors to match the lowest quoted price if their bid is within 5% of the non-local low bid. Any public agency in California may participate in the resulting contract. Bidders must be registered with SAM.gov and complete representations and certifications regarding debarment, criminal or civil proceedings, and pricing accuracy.