U.S._Manufactured_Products_Preference_Certification.pdf

This is a U.S. Manufactured Products Preference Certification document related to the Carmel Fire Department Vehicles IFB 2026 procurement by the City of Carmel, Indiana. The procurement seeks two groups of vehicles: Group 1 consists of three 2026 Chevrolet Traverse LT AWD vehicles, and Group 2 consists of two 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV 4x4 5.3 V8 vehicles. Bidders may submit proposals for either or both groups. Sealed bids will be received through the City's e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/carmelin, with a submission deadline of 9:00 am on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The Board of Public Works and Safety for the City of Carmel will manage the procurement process.

The certification document establishes a preference requirement for U.S. manufactured products in accordance with applicable state and local procurement regulations. This requirement ensures that bidders prioritize domestically manufactured vehicles and components when fulfilling orders for the Carmel Fire Department. The specification of 2026 model year Chevrolet vehicles indicates the procurement's focus on new, current-year equipment to support the Fire Department's operational needs and fleet modernization objectives.