SHR127-ADMSR-6544 Answers to Qs Amend. No1.pdf

This is a formal amendment response document from the San Bernardino County Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator addressing proposers' questions regarding Invitation to Bid No. SHR127-ADMSR-6544 for 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PPV 4WD Crew Cab vehicles. The County is requesting bids on five vehicles equipped with police pursuit packages, including a 5.7L Ecotec3 V8 engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, heavy-duty brakes, external engine oil cooler, Kerr upfit with ballistics level 3 protection, and full fuel tank at delivery. Bids were due October 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PDT, with questions previously due September 30, 2026. Award was anticipated in November 2026 to the responsive and responsible bidder providing the best value, with bids subject to acceptance within 270 days after opening. The contract includes a government fleet warranty of five years or 100,000 miles on the drivetrain.

All pricing must include California sales tax at 8.75%, delivery fees, and tire fees on an F.O.B. destination basis with Monday-through-Friday delivery between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. DMV fees are excluded from bid pricing. Payment terms are Net 60 days after invoice and acceptance. The County applies a 5% local-vendor preference for vendors with principal places of business within San Bernardino County boundaries. In response to a proposer's question, the County clarified that it does not accept civilian Silverados but will accept 2026 PPV Chevrolet Silverados as a substitution for the specified 2027 model year. All bidders must be registered in the San Bernardino County ePro system prior to bid submission, with electronic submission required. Vehicles are to be delivered to the Sheriff's Automotive Division at 655 East Third Street, San Bernardino, California 92415.